2005 SUBARU LEGACY Owners Manual

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2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screwdriver, then in-
sert the screwdriver into the gap A between the side
cover and rear combination lamp and use it as a lever
to undo the clip. Undo clips C and D in the same way,
then remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.
(C)
(B)
(A)
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A) Brake/tail light
B) Rear turn signal light
C) Rear side marker light
4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the lock.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover. !
Backup light (Station wagon)
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the light cov-
er from the top of the left hand rear gate trim.
C A
B
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2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it
with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. Install
the light cover on the rear gate. !
License plate light
! Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUB-
ARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
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!Station wagon0
1. Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the 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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Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are
aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to
remove it. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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!Map light0
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are
aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
PASSENGER
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Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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!Cargo area light
1. Remove the cargo area light assembly by prying
the edge of the light with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area light assem-
bly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
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