How to Change a Subaru Forester Headlight Bulb
Headlights are very important no matter what type of vehicle that you drive. Changing a headlight is sometimes necessary so that you can avoid a ticket or an accident due to limited visibility. Being caught with a missing headlight can be a costly experience, especially if you get a citation.
- Pop the hood of the Subaru Forester. Turn the lights on so that you can verify which light is out as well as any other lights that may possibly out. If the battery is preventing you from getting to the headlight, then remove it safely so that you don't get your hand smashed.
- With a white crayon or magic marker, mark the two wires that connect the halogen bulb so that you can reconnect them properly. Wiggle them loose from the back of the bulb.
- Squeeze the sides of the black rubber cover that protects the bulb. It might give you some resistance but it will come off.
- Find the wire clip that holds the bulb into place. This needs to be unhooked to get the bulb out. To do this, push down with your finger and pull the bulb up slightly until the clip slides from the lock.
- Remove the old bulb and slide the new one into the wire clip until you hear it click into place. This will mean that the bulb is firmly in place.
- Replace the back of the black rubber holding piece. This will protect the bulb from any moisture getting into the back of the bulb.
- Replace the battery if it had to be removed. Turn on the headlights to make sure that it is properly installed.