How To Replace Headlights Bulbs 14-17 Subaru Crosstrek
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 35 min · Subaru Crosstrek
Replace the headlight, signal, marker, and running light bulbs, including removing the air intake duct, on a 2014-2017 Subaru Crosstrek.
Parts and supplies
- High beam bulb (9005)
- Low beam bulb (H11)
- Turn signal bulb (W21W)
- Marker bulb (194)
- Running light bulb (194)
Steps
- Change the driver-side headlight bulbs
Wear gloves, disconnect the high beam connector, twist its bulb counterclockwise out, line up a new 9005 bulb and twist it clockwise in, reconnect its connector, then twist the low beam bulb counterclockwise out, disconnect its connector, line up a new H11 bulb and twist it clockwise in, and reconnect its connector.
- Remove the air intake duct
Remove its two plastic clips with a flat blade screwdriver, pull it off the air box, then lift it out of the engine bay.
- Change the passenger-side headlight bulbs
Disconnect the high beam connector, twist its bulb counterclockwise out, line up a new 9005 bulb and twist it in, reconnect its connector, then twist the low beam bulb counterclockwise out, disconnect its connector, line up a new H11 bulb, twist it in, and reconnect its connector.
- Change the signal, marker, and running light bulbs
Turn the wheel inward, pry the fender liner's plastic clips out and unclip the bumper from it, twist the signal bulb counterclockwise out and disconnect its connector, push a new W21W bulb onto the connector and twist it in, twist the marker bulb out and disconnect its connector, push a new 194 bulb on and twist it in, disconnect the running light bulb's connector and push a new 194 bulb on before twisting it in, then line the fender liner up behind the bumper, clip the bumper on, and push the liner's clips back in.
- Install the air intake duct
Push it onto the air box, line it up on the grille, then fasten it with the plastic clips.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.