Thanks so much! This is the only method on TH-cam that doesn't involve removing the whole lamp. It was simple and took about 5 minutes. It was exactly the same on my 2008 Subaru Outback. YOU ROCK!
I love when the mechanics say they want 90$ in labor to replace your cabin air filter? Seriously? Hold on I have to catch my breath from laughing so hard. Its a 15$ to 20$ cabin air filer, and its in the back of your glove compartment. A little knowledge like you see here can save you big money. Thank you Mamachanic !
johnpa2006 that was just proposed to me at the dealership! TH-cam to the rescue and $15 and 10 mins later (will take less than 5 next time) I’m done! And had a woman wait on me at AutoZone -- yeay! Women are doin it for ourselves.
So johnpa2006, just do it yourself. No sense bitching. Why pay for a burger and fries at a restaurant when its 10 dollars cheaper at home...why?.. I'll tell you why, cuz you didn't have to do it yourself.
Great, just did it. Thanks for the detailed instructions. One note: there is an orange washer ring. Make sure you don't try to put it back (like I did) with the old and new washer ring. Just the new washer ring, OK.
Thanks for taking the time to do a video (and to remind us to keep our fingers off the bulb)! You saved me time figuring it out the hard way, appreciate your kindness!
I'm always amazed at the discrepancy between the views and the likes...somebody takes the time to help me do something and they are getting a like! ...
Thank you. You showed it very clearly and it looks simple. Haven't done it yet. A little nervous about it. When I went o buy the bulbs, they said high beam or low beam. So I said both. The thing is, when you are looking at the car from the outside, you can't see two bulbs...only one...are there really two? They recommended Sylvannia 9006 and H11. Was about $28 for both. I have a 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X
Marge Pellew you should be able to turn on your headlights then your brights intelligible this out. Usually the guys at the parts counter's are super helpful to they might be able to come outside and check it out for you
That is the question for the parts department. I don't think they tell you something that you don't need but some bulbs are dual filament so they are both high and low beam and one bulb
It was a bear to get the cap off. Even using a hammer and screw driver on the fins. I got it off only by prying it straight off. I never could get it back on with the gasket in place. Went to dealership and he put a little WD40 on it and then it went on easily for him. He said otherwise they stick. I thought it was because the gasket was too thick, not so, it just sticks. Kudos to Dick Hanna Subaru., Vancouver WA! No charge....did take him 5 seconds to screw back on.
Thanks for the speedy reply. :-D I settled on Philips 3400K Xenon bulbs, bc I trust that brand and can get them in a day. Amazon has a car-matching feature to ensure you buy the right ones. Who knew! www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeVision-Upgrade-Headlight-Bulb/dp/B00U1OIESK
Read the manual and it mentions HID bulbs and how they can do you serious injury due to electrical charge - how do I know if I have HID bulbs?? SCAREY! Can I put my Vin into some database to find correct replacement or will the parts place do this? Thanks so much
thanks, but I think I'm gonna leave the headlight cover off so it would give me less problems in the future. this was a bitch to take off, especially when it's cold outside
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Thanks so much! This is the only method on TH-cam that doesn't involve removing the whole lamp. It was simple and took about 5 minutes. It was exactly the same on my 2008 Subaru Outback. YOU ROCK!
Robin Sunbeam You're welcome!
I love when the mechanics say they want 90$ in labor to replace your cabin air filter? Seriously? Hold on I have to catch my breath from laughing so hard. Its a 15$ to 20$ cabin air filer, and its in the back of your glove compartment. A little knowledge like you see here can save you big money. Thank you Mamachanic !
johnpa2006 that was just proposed to me at the dealership! TH-cam to the rescue and $15 and 10 mins later (will take less than 5 next time) I’m done! And had a woman wait on me at AutoZone -- yeay! Women are doin it for ourselves.
So johnpa2006, just do it yourself. No sense bitching. Why pay for a burger and fries at a restaurant when its 10 dollars cheaper at home...why?.. I'll tell you why, cuz you didn't have to do it yourself.
Great, just did it. Thanks for the detailed instructions. One note: there is an orange washer ring. Make sure you don't try to put it back (like I did) with the old and new washer ring. Just the new washer ring, OK.
Thanks for taking the time to do a video (and to remind us to keep our fingers off the bulb)! You saved me time figuring it out the hard way, appreciate your kindness!
Thank you for the clear and to-the-point demonstration!! I keep this video saved and watch it every time the driver's side lamp burns out in my 2011!!
Jenny R this is the first DIY video I ever posted and now it has 60,000 views! Thank you for your input glad I was able to help! 👍🏼😁
I'm always amazed at the discrepancy between the views and the likes...somebody takes the time to help me do something and they are getting a like! ...
Thanks...just seeing how those fit together was really helpful in preventing me from twisting and yanking the cover and bulb the wrong way.
I just want to say thank you! I just did this, and I don't have to ask my husband to deal with it! Tight squeeze with the battery though!
Thank you! I had to change the bulb right before a long trip and was ready to take out the battery. Appreciate you doing this!
This was really helpful to me recently and I thank you for showing us this stuff.
Thank you again. You are appreciated!!
Thank you. Clear and to the point, do's and don't (touch the glass).
Here in 2020; Great instructions!
Helpful thanks. I recommend holding camera horizontally next time thou
I think they did just fine.
Thanks very much, perfect video.
Thanks very much. Very effectively described! Cheers.
Very helpful and saved me $$ by doing it myself. Thanks!
Thanks so much for showing this. I was able to do this minor fix myself!
Thanks! I have a 2007 Forester so this was helpful. :D
Thank you! Not sure how much that would have cost at a shop!
Nice, detailed and simple! Thanks.
I appreciate the video!
Pretty sure you just saved me a hundred bucks. Cheers mate.
Thank you, Mamachanic! Bravo!
Thx I used this to change my light today!
Thank you!!! I will do it MYSELF today!
Super helpful, much appreciated!
This was super helpful - thanks for the video!
I don't get it..every other video has them pulling the whole friggen front off...?
Leave it to a woman to show me the simple way! Thank you so much!
always good to change them in pairs, save the good one for emergency
You're amazing!! Thank you, Mamachanic.
Thanks for helping me get it done.
Thank you so much, I can definitely do this!!!!
Thank you. You showed it very clearly and it looks simple. Haven't done it yet. A little nervous about it. When I went o buy the bulbs, they said high beam or low beam. So I said both. The thing is, when you are looking at the car from the outside, you can't see two bulbs...only one...are there really two? They recommended Sylvannia 9006 and H11. Was about $28 for both. I have a 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X
Marge Pellew you should be able to turn on your headlights then your brights intelligible this out. Usually the guys at the parts counter's are super helpful to they might be able to come outside and check it out for you
Mamachanic so are there two bulbs I have to replace on one side?
Awesome, thanks for the video! 👍🏽
Perfect!
That is the question for the parts department. I don't think they tell you something that you don't need but some bulbs are dual filament so they are both high and low beam and one bulb
I am so awesomed out by this.
Very helpful. Thank you!
The cover at the back of the headlight assembly is hard to turn sometimes. It's not as easy to get that off. But once off the rest is 123.
It was a bear to get the cap off. Even using a hammer and screw driver on the fins. I got it off only by prying it straight off. I never could get it back on with the gasket in place. Went to dealership and he put a little WD40 on it and then it went on easily for him. He said otherwise they stick. I thought it was because the gasket was too thick, not so, it just sticks. Kudos to Dick Hanna Subaru., Vancouver WA! No charge....did take him 5 seconds to screw back on.
Normally they would charge $60, including the bulb. $17 for bulb at O'Reilly Auto
Thank you.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Thank you, this helped me!
Sometimes lady hands work better :)
Thanks for posting this. Good to know that each bulb should cost $10-20. Is there a type of bulb or brand you'd recommend?
Gabriel Kauper osram bulbs have always worked well for me but any brand should work well if you're careful
Thanks for the speedy reply. :-D I settled on Philips 3400K Xenon bulbs, bc I trust that brand and can get them in a day. Amazon has a car-matching feature to ensure you buy the right ones. Who knew! www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeVision-Upgrade-Headlight-Bulb/dp/B00U1OIESK
Read the manual and it mentions HID bulbs and how they can do you serious injury due to electrical charge - how do I know if I have HID bulbs?? SCAREY!
Can I put my Vin into some database to find correct replacement or will the parts place do this? Thanks so much
Pamela Spooner parts place should be able to help you out. The HID bulbs are usually much brighter.
Mamachanic thank you - I really appreciate your speedy reply!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
My cover is extremely tight. It doesn’t turn at all, any tips/insight anyone??
I dropped the cap while unscrewing it and cant find it
Please specify in the title what year model this is. Mine is a 2002 and looks nothing like this.
thanks, but I think I'm gonna leave the headlight cover off so it would give me less problems in the future. this was a bitch to take off, especially when it's cold outside
I almost paid 75 bucks. Dang!!!
Thanks I'm going to do mine in -25c right meow
Wrench tattoos on the wrists -- Nice.
doing my moms 06 forest and the batter isnt slanted like that. its in my way and a pain in the ass lol
+SandersCSclips Same here, except my 2004 Forester. Really hard to get out the plug.
***** yeaaa lol... i had to move the battery
That headlight cover fell down and i cant get it out
Yeah, in a bad spot for a man's hands, had to move the filler neck over to get my hands in there lol.
No shit... thanks ladies
Painful vertically-oriented video is painful.