Headlight Bulb - Subaru Impreza 2004 Service Manual

LIGHTING SYSTEM

13.Headlight Bulb

A: REMOVAL
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 (A) (when right side
headlight bulb is removed).
3) Disconnect the harness connector.
4) Remove the bulb ASSY. To remove the low
beam, remove the back cover, and then go to Step
5.
(B)
(A) High beam
(B) Low beam
Headlight Bulb
(A)
LI-00190
(A)
LI-00195
LI-16
5) Remove the light bulb retaining spring (A) to re-
move the bulb.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Attach the rubber cap with letters TOP on the
top so the drain hole will be on the lower side.
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. <Ref. to LI-2,
SPECIFICATIONS, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
(A)
LI-00196