Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Replacing bulbs / Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light

When the door is opened, the map

When the door is opened, the map light illuminates and becomes very hot. When replacing the map light bulb, close the door and be careful not to burn yourself.

Dome light (type A)
Dome light (type A)

Dome light (type B)
Dome light (type B)

Map light
Map light

Cargo area light
Cargo area light

Door step light
Door step light

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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