2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI bulb

Black plate (369,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart” F12-14.& Headlights (models with HID
headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the following precautions.
.
Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and high
beam) by yourself.
. Do not remove/restore the head-
light assemblies by yourself.
. Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by your-
self.
For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
& Headlights (models 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, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
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
moistened with alcohol.
Maintenance and service
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Black plate (370,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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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 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 side2. 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. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.

Black plate (371,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). !
High beam light bulbs
Right-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.
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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. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
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).
& Front turn signal lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.&Front fog light (if equipped)
NOTEIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.Type A
Type B1. Remove the clips.2. Turn over the mud guard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Black plate (373,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
1) View from driver ’s left-hand side
2) View from driver ’s right-hand side4. Remove the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
mud guard.
& Rear combination lights! 4-door models1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk
trim with a screwdriver.
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk
trim panel.
1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.
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Black plate (374,1)
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! 5-door models1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle.7. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

Black plate (375,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
& Back-up light (5-door)1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
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.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
&License plate light1. Insert a finger into the right side of the
license plate light cover, then press once
to the left and pull out to remove the cover.2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
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and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the license plate light cover.& Map light! Type A1. 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. !
Type B
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.