How to replace a tail light on a 2006 Subaru

Impreza 2.5 WagonBy Ryan Wiszniak

Materials Needed

• A 10MM socket wrench• Philips head screw driver• Rubbing alcohol and paper towel• Rubber gloves (optional)• Philips 7443B tail light bulb

Step 1

• Unscrew the outer screws on the plastic cover with screw driver.• Remove plastic cover and set

aside screws.

Step 2

• Using the socket wrench unscrew the bolts holding the tail light to the vehicle.• Place the 10MM bolts in a

safe spot so they will not get lost.

Step 3• Detatch the tail light

from the car. The lighting fixture will be still attached by wires connected to the car.• Be careful not to pull

off too hard so no wires are snapped.

Step 4• Find the compartment

where the bulb is located.• Gently unlock the housing

for the bulb and carefully remove out of the light housing

Step 5

• Remove the bulb from the packaging wearing rubber gloves to prevent oil from getting on the bulb.• If you do not have rubber gloves gently wipe the bulb with

rubbing alcohol.• This prevents the bulb from burning out due to oil on the

outter surface.• Pull out the old bulb from the tail light and replace it with

your new Philips 7443B tail light.• Place the old bulb in the packaging the dispose of it

responsibly.

Step 6

• Once the new bulb is in lock it back into the housing unit.• Put the tail light housing back in place on the vehicle.• Using the 10MM socket screw the bolts back in place, which

secures the tail light fixture to the car.• Screw the plastic cover back over the tail light.

Step 7• Test your tail light by tapping on

the breaks to make sure that your tail light is working properly.

Sources

• 2006 Subaru Impreza owners manual• www.partsgeek.com• http://forums.nasioc.com