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License Plate Light: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Use a dry clean cloth so that no grease or water adheres to the glass portion of the bulb. 
  • Do not leave the license plate light assembly without the bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the light may affect its performance. 
NOTE:

Do not remove the license plate light assembly when removing the bulb only. 

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the trim panel trunk lid. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK ROOM TRIM>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the garnish assembly trunk. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK LID GARNISH>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the license plate light assembly.
    1. Release the claws and pull out the license plate light assembly.
    2. Disconnect the connector, and remove the license plate light assembly.
      G14612385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the license plate light bulb.
    NOTE:

    Perform this procedure only when required. 

    1. Rotate in the direction of arrow shown in the figure to remove the bulb socket.
    2. Remove the license plate light bulb.
      G14612386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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