11-44 Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
! Outback
S11BE0602
& License plate light
S11BE07
! Legacy
NOTE
S11BE0701
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
1. Open the trunk.
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
2. Remove the trunk trim lining by remov-
ing the clips indicated in the illustration.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.