2003 SUBARU FORESTER turn signal bulb

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Instruments and controls
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4.0U.S.gal.(15liters,3.3Imp.gal.). Front-wheel drive warning light
(for AT vehicles)
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front
Wheel 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 the bulb
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 high
beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when the headlight
flasher is operated.
Cruise control indicator light
This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch
is pressed.

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Maintenance and service
Tire inspection ................................................. 11-38
Tire pressures and wear ................................. 11-38
Wheel balance .................................................. 11-41
Wear indicators ................................................ 11-41
Tire rotation ...................................................... 11-42
Tire replacement .............................................. 11-43
Wheel replacement .......................................... 11-43
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) ................. 11-44
Windshield washer fluid ............................. 11-45
Replacement of windshield wiper blades . 11-46
Battery .......................................................... 11-49
Fuses ............................................................ 11-50
Main fuse ...................................................... 11-53
Installation of accessories ......................... 11-53
Replacing bulbs ........................................... 11-54 Headlight .......................................................... 11-55
Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights ................................................... 11-57
Front fog light .................................................. 11-61
Rear combination lights .................................. 11-61
License plate light ........................................... 11-62
Dome light, map light and cargo area light ... 11-63
High mount stop light ..................................... 11-64

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Maintenance and service
Replacing bulbs
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HSB069BB
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight 12V–60/ 55WHB2 (H4)
2) Parking light 12V–5W 168
3) Map light 12V–8W —
4) Dome light 12V–8W —
5) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
6) Front turn signal 12V–21W (Amber)1474
7) Front fog light 12V–55W —
8) High mount stop light 12V–13W 912
9) Cargo area light 12V–5W —
10) Tail/stop light 12V–21/ 5W7443
11) Rear turn signal 12V–21W (Amber)1474
12) Backup light 12V–16W 921
13) Tail/stop light 12V–21/ 5W7443
14) Licence plate light 12V–5W 168

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Maintenance and service
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Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light
3) Front side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
parking light and front turn signal light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. It may be dif-
ficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary.
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HSB073BB
HSB074BA

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Maintenance and service
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.
HSB079BAHSB073CA

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Maintenance and service
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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HSB086BB
HSB087BA

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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 —