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the fog light’s horizontal center line. Then, turn the protector clockwise
until it stops. Finally, check that the protector ’s horizontal bars are parallel
with the fog light ’s horizontal center line.
Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special
materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the
vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable opera-tion. Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body
panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by graveland stone chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in
coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where
there is considerable industrial pollution.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures
range just above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time,
even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle
which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation. To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle frequently. If you drive on salted roads in the winter
or if you live in a coastal area, you should flush the underbody with
fresh water frequently.
After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the underbody be
given a very thorough washing.

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Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, caus-ing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on thebulb surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with al-cohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.
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Remove the headlight bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.

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Low beam light bulbs
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1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the black cable.
2. Remove the retainer spring.
3. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring securely.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector for black cable.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover. High beam light bulbs
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1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time, use care not to
touch the bulb surface.

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5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover.
Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary. Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the front turn signal
light and parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the headlight as-
sembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it may become neces-
sary to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb has been re-
placed, it is recommended that the headlight aiming adjustment be
made at a SUBARU dealer.
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1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws located at the top
of and the front of the headlight assembly using a phillips screwdriver or
an open-end wrench.
2. Move the headlight assembly forward.

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3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counter-clockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body. Tighten the mount-
ing screws. Rear combination lights
Rear combination lights are composed of the rear turn signal/brake/tail
light and back up lights.
Rear turn signal/Brake/Tail and Back up lights
The rear turn signal/brake/tail light is one bulb with two filament types.
If any one of them malfunctions, replace the bulb with a new one.

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1. Open the tailgate.
2. Pry the cover from the side of the rear combination light.
3. Remove the rear combination light mounting bolts. Then, slide the
rear combination light assembly to the rear and remove it from thevehicle.
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4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it.
6. Install a new bulb into the socket by pushing it.
7. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and turnit clockwise until it stops.
8. Mount the rear combination light assembly into the vehicle body withtwo mounting bolts.

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9. Install the cover by inserting the knobs into the places. Tail light (on the tailgate)
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1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the tailgate trim by loosening the installation screws.
3. Remove the tail light cover by loosening the installation screws.
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4. Remove the bulb socket from the tail light by turning it counterclock- wise.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it.
6. Install a new bulb into the socket by pushing it.
7. Install the bulb socket into the tail light by turning it clockwise until itstops.
8. Install the tail light cover and the tailgate trim.

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7. Remove the bulb socket from the license plate bracket by turning it
counterclockwise.
8. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
9. Install a new bulb in the socket by pushing it.10. Install the bulb socket into the license plate bracket.
11. Install the covers by reversing procedures for removal. Map light, dome light and door step light
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