2008 SUBARU TRIBECA bulb

&Headlights (Vehicles without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
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 develop
into 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 mois-
tened with alcohol.NOTE. If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. !
Low beam light bulbs (right-hand
side)
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the bulb
cover.3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retainer spring.
5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the bulb cover with the fixing
screws.
8. Install the air intake duct with the clips.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.
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!High beam light bulbsRight-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)
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Parking light (right-hand
side)1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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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.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.
&Front turn signal light (right-
hand side)1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
Install a new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise until it
locks.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.&Front fog lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.
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&Rear combination lights1. Remove the two covers by inserting
the tip of a flat-head screwdriver.2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws. Then, slide the rear combination lamp assembly rear-
ward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side.
7. Tighten the two mounting screws, and
then close the covers.
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&Back-up light/Tail light1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the rear gate trim.1) Tail light
2) Back-up light
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.&Rear gate light1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the rear gate light assembly from the rear
gate trim.
2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
3. Install the rear gate light assembly on
the rear gate.&License plate light
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1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl
tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between
the license plate light assembly and the
rear gate.
2. Carefully pry the light assembly to
remove it.3. Remove the bulb socket from the
license plate light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
5. Set the bulb socket into the license
plate light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Reinstall the license plate light assem-
bly to the rear gate.
&Dome lightVehicles with Rear Seat EntertainmentVehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
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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.
&Map light1. 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.
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Vanity mirror light1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
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2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.&Door step lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.
&Cargo area light1. 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 assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens to the cargo area
light assembly.
5. Reinstall the cargo area light assembly
to the roof trim.
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