Subaru
Outback Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out fog light bulb
in the front bumper cover of a 5th generation 2015-2019 Subaru Outback.
 2017 Outback Fog Light |
 Under Bumper Cover |
 Pry Out Center of Fastener |
| This automotive maintenance tutorial
was specifically written to assist owners of the fifth generation
(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
model years) Subaru Outback station wagon in changing a burnt out
fog light bulb located in the front bumper cover. Owners of other Subaru vehicles such as the Forester, Impreza, Legacy, XV Crosstrek, WRX, BRZ, SVX, Tribeca, Exiga, Trezia, Levorg and Baja may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement halogen fog light bulb part number is H11. If you would like to have brighter fog lights choose H11 LED bulbs. The only tool needed to access and replace the bulbs is a flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Pry Out Base of Fastener |
 Remove 2nd Fastener |
 Two Pop Rivets Removed |
| The first two steps
are to move to the side of the SUV with the burnt out fog light bulb. Then slide under the front bumper cover with a flathead screwdriver and/or a plastic pry bar tool. There are two round black plastic pop rivet fasteners along the front edge of the black plastic access cover. Gently pry out the center part of the fastener to unlock it. Then pry out the base of the fastener to remove it from the plastic panel. Repeat the process for the second fastener. Set the two fasteners aside in a safe place. |
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 Pull Back Plastic Cover |
 Rear of Fog Light Housing |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
| Gently pull down
the black plastic access panel. Reach up into the front bumper cover to access the fog light housing. Rotate the base of the old fog light bulb 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction before pulling it straight out of the housing. If you prefer, you could first disconnect the electrical connector by pressing down on the release tab before sliding it straight off the base of the old light bulb. |
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 Remove Old Light Bulb |
 Push In Release Tab |
 Electrical Connector |
| Disconnect the orange / brown colored plastic power plug by pushing in the release tab and sliding it straight off. | ||
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 Old Light Bulb Removed |
 Osram H11 12V 55W |
 Empty Bulb Socket |
| The OEM (original
equipment manufacturer) light bulb was a
Sylvania H11 (also known as "Osram"). Avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen light bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay. If you do get the new light bulb dirty, wipe it clean with a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol. Dry the bulb before installing it. If you would like to have brighter fog lights, install some compatible H11 LED bulbs. |
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 Install New Light Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Push On Power Plug |
| Install the new fog
light bulb into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction to secure it into place. Push the electrical connector straight on to the base of the new bulb until it clicks securely into place. |
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 New Light Bulb Installed |
 Push Plastic Panel In Place |
 Re-Insert Plastic Fastener |
| Push the black plastic access panel back into place against the underside of the bumper cover. | ||
 Replace Second Fastener |
 Access Cover Secured |
 Test New Fog Light Bulb |
| Re-insert the two
plastic fasteners and push in their center pieces to lock them into place. Double check that the access panel and pop rivet fasteners are securely in place. To test the new light bulbs, turn on the headlights and then activate the fog light switch. Be sure to record the fog light bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more,
please check out all of my
2015-2018 Subaru Outback DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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