2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX headlight bulb

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Illustrated index Exterior
HGF024BB
1) Engine hood (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-15)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-56)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-21)
5) Door locks (page 2-3)
6) Tire pressure (page 11-38)
7) Flat tires (page 9-5)
8) Tire chains (page 8-14)
9) Front fog light switch (page
3-19)
10) Tie-down eyes (page 9-15)
11) Towing eye (page 9-15)

Instruments and controls
3-14
Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. Front-wheel drive warning light
(for AT vehicles – if equipped)
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to FrontWheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. Shift position indicator (AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. Turn signal indicator lights
These lights show the operation of the turn signal or
lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace thebulb as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing
bulbs” section in chapter 11.
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the highbeam mode.This indicator light also comes on when operating
headlight flasher. Clock
HG3009BB
1) “S”
button
2) “H” button 3) “M”
button
To set the hour, press the “H” button. To set the min-
utes, press the “M” button. To reset the minutes the
“00” with a radio time signal, push the “S” button.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time during driving, as an accident from inad- equate steering operation could result.

Maintenance and service
11-2
Wheel balance 11-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear indicators 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire rotation 11-42
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Tire replacement 11-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel replacement 11-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers 11-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid 11-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-47 . .
Battery 11-50
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Fuses 11-51
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Main fuse 11-53
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Installation of accessories 11-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 11-56
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Front turn signal light and parking light 11-58 . . . . . .
Front fog light (if equipped) 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 11-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 11-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room light, spot light and cargo area light 11-66 . . .
Trunk light 11-67
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High mount stop light 11-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and service
11-56
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Front turn signal 12V –21W —
2) Spot light 12V –8W —
3) Room light 12V –8W —
4) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
5) Parking light 12V –5W 168
6) Front fog light 12V –55W —
7) Headlight 12V–60/55W 9007 (HB3)
8) Trunk room light 12V –16W W16W
9) High mount stop light Sedan (in compartment) 12V-18W 921
Sedan (in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
10) Backup light 12V –21W 7440
11) Rear turn signal 12V –21W —
(Amber)
12) Brake light 12V –21W 7440
13) Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
14) Tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
15) Brake/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
16 )Cargo area light 12V –13W —
17) Side marker light (Rear) 12V –5W 168
Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surfacewith bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface developinto hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb
surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.

Maintenance and service
11-57
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HGB021BB
1) Push 2) Pull
1. Disconnect the electrical connector while press-
ing the lock release tab.
HGB022BA
2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
HGB023BA
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly
by turning it clockwise until it locks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.

Maintenance and service
11-58
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.

Maintenance and service
11-60
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.

Specifications
12-9
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Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight 12V-60/55W 9007 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-55W —
Front turn signal 12V-21W —
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Rear) 12V-5W 168 Rear combination light Brake light 12V-21W 7440
Brake/tail 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) —
Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-21W 7440
High mount stop light Sedan
(in compartment) 12V-18W 921 Sedan
(in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-16W W16W Description Wattage Bulb type
Luggage compartment 12V-13W
—
light
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Room light 12V-8W —
Spot light 12V-8W —