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Signal and Marker Lights

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front Turn Signal and Parking Lights

Fig. 1: Front turn signal and parking light assemblies — Sedan, Coupe, XT, Loyale, Wagon and Brat

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the 2 screws which secure the lens cover and gasket to the vehicle.
  3. Pull the assembly out enough to access the lamp wire and plug.
  4. Remove the lamp assembly by twisting counterclockwise and pulling out.
  5. Depress and twist the bulb approximately 1⁄8 turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Side Marker Lights

Fig. 2: Side marker light assemblies — Legacy, Impreza

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. From inside the wheel arch, grasp the bulb and socket assembly and pull out.
  3. Remove the lamp assembly by twisting counterclockwise and pulling out.
  4. Depress and twist the bulb approximately 1⁄8 turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Test to make sure the lights work correctly.
Rear Turn Signal, Brake and Parking Lights

Fig. 3: Rear light assemblies — Justy

Fig. 4: Rear light assembly — Sedan, Coupe, XT, Loyale, Wagon and Brat

  1. Working from inside the trunk, remove the protective covering from the tail light panel, if equipped.
  2. Remove the lamp assembly by twisting counterclockwise and pulling out.
  3. Depress and twist the bulb approximately 1⁄8 turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Test to make sure the lights work correctly.
High-Mount Brake Light

Fig. 5: Remove the caps to access the retainer screws for the brake light cover — Legacy wagon

Fig. 6: Loosen and remove the lamp cover retainer screws . . .

Fig. 7: . . . and remove the cover to access the brake light bulbs

Fig. 8: Remove the bulb by pulling it out of the socket

  1. Remove the retainer screws securing the lens cover to the lamp housing.
  2. Pull the lens cover away from the lamp housing.
  3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. This type of bulb does not have to be twisted out.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure the bulb and lens.
  5. Test to make sure the lights work correctly.
Dome Light

Fig. 9: Removing the dome light lens — Legacy

Fig. 10: Remove the bulb from the clips

Carefully remove the lens from the lamp assembly by prying in on the sides of the lens. Next remove the bulb from the retainer clips. when installing, insert the bulb into the retainer clips, making sure the bulb is seated firmly in each contact point. Snap the lens into place and test to make sure the light works correctly.

Cargo Lamp

Remove the lens by squeezing in on the sides of the lens. Depress the bulb and rotate it counterclockwise to remove it. Insert a replacement bulb. Depress the bulb and turn clockwise to lock it in place then install the lens. Test to make sure the light works correctly.

License Plate Light
  1. Remove the 2 screws retaining the lamp to the rear panel.
  2. Pull the lamp assembly out enough to remove the lenses and access the bulb.
  3. Rotate the socket 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise from the backside of the lamp.
  4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. Twisting is not needed on these type bulbs.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  6. Test to make sure the lights work correctly.

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