Subaru Outback (BR): Cargo area light (Outback) bulb replacing

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
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Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
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A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Rear gate panels are heavy. When removing and installing them, always work in a
team of two or
more persons.
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the following parts. <Ref. to EI-164, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
Rear gate trim
Rear
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission
fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the
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