2014 Subaru Forester Headlight Replacement Repair Guide

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                          7 minutes            

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• Low-Beam Headlights
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Low-Beam Headlights               

• Make sure you have the correct replacement part. For the specified model, the H11 Headlight Bulb is the stock-standard replacement bulb (found at any automotive store).

Make sure you have the correct replacement part. For the specified model, the H11 Headlight Bulb is the stock-standard replacement bulb (found at any automotive store).

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Step 2

• Open the hood of your car by locating and pulling the hood release found on the driver side dash just below (and to the left) of the steering wheel. Then move to the front grill of your car and pull the latch located under the Subaru symbol.

Open the hood of your car by locating and pulling the hood release found on the driver side dash just below (and to the left) of the steering wheel. Then move to the front grill of your car and pull the latch located under the Subaru symbol.

Step 3

• Move to the side that harbors the burnt-out headlight. Locate the headlight assembly which is positioned right behind the headlight itself.

Move to the side that harbors the burnt-out headlight. Locate the headlight assembly which is positioned right behind the headlight itself.

Step 4

• Reach inside the headlight assembly to find the base of the bulb. Push in the release tab (which is the indention found on the base below the blue tag), then move the power plug downward from the old bulb with above-moderate force.

Reach inside the headlight assembly to find the base of the bulb. Push in the release tab (which is the indention found on the base below the blue tag), then move the power plug downward from the old bulb with above-moderate force.

Step 5

• Grab the base of the old bulb and rotate it a quarter length counterclockwise and then you will be able to pull it straight out.

Grab the base of the old bulb and rotate it a quarter length counterclockwise and then you will be able to pull it straight out.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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