2003 SUBARU IMPREZA Owners Manual

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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.

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1) Push 2) Pull
1. Disconnect the electrical connector while press-
ing the lock release tab.2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.

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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.
Front turn signal light and parking light
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light

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Front turn signal light bulbs
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.
: Clip : Hook

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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.2. Loosen three clips to remove the grille side cover.

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3. Remove three bolts and disconnect connectors, and then detach headlight assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight as-
sembly by turning it counterclockwise.
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)
1. Remove the front fog light assembly by removing
the three bolts.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

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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.
CAUTION
Halogen fog light bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there arefinger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
Front side marker light
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by