2003 SUBARU FORESTER bulb

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5. Pull the headlight assembly slightly toward you,
then hold down the lock release tabs on the connec-
tors for the front turn signal light, parking light, and
front side marker light and pull out the headlight as-
sembly completely.
6. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
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7. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
8. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
9. Reinstall all the removed parts by following the re-
moval sequence in reverse. Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. Rear combination lights
1. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
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1) Tail/stop light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
4) Tail/stop light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb from the holder. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly.
License plate light
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1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillipsscrewdriver.
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.
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a regular screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
High mount stop light
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1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying the
edge with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop lightcover.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the cov- ers.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary.
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Specifications
Specifications ............................................... 12-2 Dimensions ..................................................... 12-2
Engine .............................................................. 12-3
Electrical system ............................................ 12-3
Capacities ........................................................ 12-4
Tires ................................................................. 12-4
Wheel alignment ............................................. 12-5
Fuses and circuits ....................................... 12-6 Fuse panel located behind the coin tray ...... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-8
Bulb chart ..................................................... 12-9
Vehicle identification ................................... 12-10

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Specifications
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Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight 12V-60/55W HB2
Front fog light 12V-55W —
Front turn signal 12V-21W 1474
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Rear combination light
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber)1474
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Cargo compartment light 12V-5W —
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Doom light 12V-8W —
Map light 12V-8W —

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Index
A
ABS ................................................................ 7-22
Warning light ...................................... 3-12, 7-23
Accessory power outlet .................................. 6-9
Active head restraint ....................................... 1-7
Air cleaner element ........................................ 11-19
Air filtration system ......................................... 4-18
Aluminum wheel ............................................. 11-44
Aluminum wheel Cleaning .............................. 10-3
Ambient temperature gauge ........................... 3-9
Antenna system ............................................. 5-2
Anti-lock brake warning light (ABS) ........ 3-12, 7-23
Arming the system .......................................... 2-14
Ashtray ........................................................... 6-14
Audio set ........................................................ 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ....................... 3-29
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) ....................................................... 1-14
Automatic climate control system .................... 4-10
Automatic transmission .................................. 7-14 Capacities .................................................. 12-4
Fluid ........................................................... 11-24
Selector lever ............................................. 7-15
Shift lock release ....................................... 7-18
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) ....... 3-12 B
Battery ............................................................. 11-49
Jump starting .............................................. 9-9
Replacing (remote keyless entry) . .............. 2-9
Brake
Booster ....................................................... 11-32
Fluid ............................................................ 11-30
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-36
Parking ....................................................... 11-37
Pedal .......................................................... 11-33
System ....................................................... 7-21
Warning light .............................................. 3-13
Braking ............................................................ 7-21
Braking tips ..................................................... 7-21
Brake pedal ..................................................... 11-33 Free play .................................................... 11-33
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-33
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ..... 11-36 Bulb Chart ........................................................... 12-9
Replacing ................................................... 11-54
C
Capacities ....................................................... 12-4
Cargo area cover (if equipped) ....................... 6-16
Cargo area light ............................................... 6-2
Cargo tie-down hooks ..................................... 6-18

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Index
P
Parking brake ......................................... 7-27, 11-37
Stroke ........................................................ 11-37
Parking light switch ......................................... 3-21
Parking your vehicle ....................................... 7-27
Periodic inspections ....................................... 8-5Power Door locking switches ................................ 2-5
Steering ..................................................... 7-20
Steering fluid level ..................................... 11-29
Windows .................................................... 2-21
R
Rear Combination lights ..................................... 11-61
Differential gear oil level ............................ 11-27
Gate ................................................... 2-24, 9-17
Seats ......................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) ........ 7-20
Rear Window Defogger switch ......................................... 3-27
Wiper and washer switch ........................... 3-25
Remote keyless entry system ........................ 2-6
Replacing Air cleaner element .................................... 11-19
Battery (remote keyless entry) ................... 2-9
Bulbs ......................................................... 11-54 Transmitters ............................................... 2-10
Rocking the vehicle ......................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ..................................... 8-17 S
Seatbelts ......................................................... 1-12
Seatbelt Maintenance ............................................... 1-26
Pretensioners ............................................. 1-27
Safety tips ................................................... 1-12
Warning light and chime ............................. 3-9
Seats
Fabric ......................................................... 10-5
Heater ......................................................... 1-8
Seat height adjustment (driver’s side) ............. 1-5
Security system ............................................... 2-14
Selector lever (AT vehicles) ............................ 7-15
Self-leveling rear suspension .......................... 7-34
Shift lock release ............................................. 7-18
Shift position indicator ..................................... 3-15
Shopping bag hook ......................................... 6-18
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-12
Snowy and icy roads ....................................... 8-11
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-20
Specifications .................................................. 12-2
Speedometer ................................................... 3-5
SRS airbags .................................................... 1-39