5 Door Model/CROSSTREK Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the light assembly - rear combination.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips.
1. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the light assembly - rear combination to the vehicle rear.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - rear combination.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Light Assembly - Rear Combination
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Remove the bulb socket and tail light/stop light bulb.
CAUTION: Use a dry clean cloth so that no grease or water adheres to the glass portion of the bulb.

NOTE: Only tail light bulb for HEV model
- Gasoline engine model
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bulb Socket And Tail Light/Stop Light Bulb (Gasoline Engine Model)
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- HEV model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bulb Socket And Tail Light/Stop Light Bulb (HEV Model)
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