Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Headlight Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION
- Before installing the headlight assembly, check the condition of seal rubber and cap. If any damage is found, replace the seal rubber and cap with new parts. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY>REPLACEMENT
- Install the light assembly head, and then connect the connector.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the bracket corner front.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the washer tank hose. (When the light assembly head on the left side is removed)
- Install the access buzzer. (When the light assembly head on the left side is removed) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>ACCESS BUZZER>INSTALLATION
- Install the cover fender UPR.
- Install the energy absorber plate UPR.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>INSTALLATION
- Install the cover UPR front.
- Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION
- Check and adjust the clearance between the hood COMPL front and the light assembly head. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.
- Adjust the headlight beam. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT>HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
- Adjust the fog light beam. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>FRONT FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT>FOG LIGHT AIMING
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.