2005 SUBARU FORESTER headlight bulb

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Illustrated index „Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-23)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-63)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-29)
5) Roof rails (page 8-17)
6) Door locks (page 2-6)
7) Tire pressure (page 11-44)
8) Flat tires (page 9-3)
9) Tire chains (page 8-13)
10) Front fog light button (page 3-
27)
11) Tie-down/Towing hooks (page 9-13)

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Instruments and controls
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„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 (if
equipped)
The cruise control indicator light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
out after about three seconds.
This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch
is pressed.
NOTE y If you move the cruise control lever while turn-
ing the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise control
function is deactivated and the cruise control indi- cator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control
function, turn the ignition switch back to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, and then turn it again
to the “ON” position. y
If this indicator light and the “ ” indicator
light flash simultaneously during driving, have the
vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer. „ Cruise control set indicator light (if
equipped)
The cruise control set indicator light comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and
goes out after about three seconds.
This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

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Maintenance and service
Tires and wheels .......................................... 11-43Types of tires .................................................... 11-43
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-43
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-44
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-46
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-47
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-48
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-48
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-49
Aluminum wheels (if equipped) .................. 11-50
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-50
Replacement of wiper blades ...................... 11-51 Windshield wiper blades .................................. 11-52
Rear window wiper blade ................................. 11-54
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-60
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-62
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-63
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-64
Front turn signal, side marker light and parking lights ................................................. 11-66
Front fog light ................................................... 11-70
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-70
License plate light ............................................ 11-72
Dome light, map light and cargo area light .... 11-72
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-74

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Maintenance and service
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Headlight
Halogen headlight 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 will develop into hot spots
and cause 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 head-
light aim.
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-15W –
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) License plate light 12V-5W 168

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Maintenance and service
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A) Rubber cover
B) Electrical connector
C) “Top” mark
1. Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove
the rubber cover. A) Retainer spring
B) Bulb
2. Remove the retainer spring. Remove the bulb from
the headlight assembly.
HSB070BC
A
B
C
B
A
HSB071BC

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Maintenance and service
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb, then set the retainer spring se-
curely.
5. Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up,
then reconnect the electrical connector.
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Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
A) Front turn signal light
B) Parking light
C) 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.
HSB072BA
A
C B
HSB073BC

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Maintenance and service
6. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
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
HSB073CAHSB080BA

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Specifications
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Bulb chart
1015AyHeadlight (right side)
1115AyHeadlight (left side)
1220AyLighting switch
1315AyClock
y Interior light
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
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 –