2002 SUBARU IMPREZA service

Maintenance and service
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Front turn signal light and parking light
HGB007CB
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light
Front turn signal light bulbs
HGB009BA
1. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Parking light bulbs
The headlight assembly must be removed before
the parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the
headlight assembly has been removed and then re-
installed, it may become necessary to make a head-
light aiming adjustment. It may be difficult to replace
the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.

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1. Remove the front grille. Use a screwdriver to de-
tach the four clips at the top and the two hooks on
each side.
HGB027BA
: Clip : Hook
HGB028BA
2. Loosen three clips to remove the headlight side
cover.
HGB029BA

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3. Remove three bolts and disconnect connectors,
and then detach headlight assembly.
HGB030BA
HGB031BA4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
HGB010BA
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
6. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.

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Front fog light (if equipped)
CAUTION
Halogen fog light bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with barehands or greasy gloves, finger prints orgrease on the bulb surface develop into hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
HGB016BA
1. Remove the front fog light assembly by removing
the three bolts. 2. Disconnect the connector.
HGA002BA
3. Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

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OM-H0412
1) Spring
2) Connector
4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap.
5. Release the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect
the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in
the reverse order of removal.
Front side marker lightHGB020BA
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by
prying the edge of the lens with a regular screwdriv-
er. At this time, use a cloth to protect the body from
being damaged by the screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the front side mark-
er light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the front side marker light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Reinstall the front side marker light assembly
onto the side of the front fender.

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Rear combination lights
Sedan
HGB011BA
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
regular screwdriver.
HGB012BB
1) Backup light
2) Rear turn
signal light 3) Brake light
4) Tail light
5) Brake/tail light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips.

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Wagon
HGB013BA
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper
and lower screws that secure the side cover of the
rear combination light assembly.
HGB014BA
2. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.

Maintenance and service
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HGB015CB
1) Tail/stop light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
4) Rear side marker light
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Close the cover and latch the lock.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover.
License plate light
HGF012FA
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.