Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3648

LIGHTING SYSTEM
13.Headlight Bulb
A: REMOVAL
1. HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM
CAUTION:
• Because the halogen bulb operates at a high
temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface re-
duces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange
portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch
the glass portion.
• Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for
a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the
headlight may affect its performance.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake duct. (When removing the
headlight bulb RH).
3) Remove the battery cover. (When removing the
headlight bulb LH).
4) Tilt the washer tank filler neck. (When removing
the headlight bulb LH).
5) Disconnect the harness connector.
6) Remove the bulb assembly (A) to remove high
beam. To remove the low beam, remove the back
cover (B), and then go to Step 7.
Headlight Bulb
LI-00273
(B)
(A)
LI-00278
LI-18
7) Remove the light bulb retaining spring (A) to re-
move bulb.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. HALOGEN TYPE
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification.
<Ref. to LI-2, SPECIFICATION, General Descrip-
tion.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
(A)
LI-00279