2021 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Headlight Assembly: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 
  • Do not perform work with wet hands, because there is a possibility of electrical shock. 
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the clips, and remove the cover UPR front.
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  4. Remove the bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the energy absorber plate UPR.
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  6. Remove the clip, and remove the cover fender UPR.
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  7. Remove the access buzzer. (When the light assembly head on the left side is removed) Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>ACCESS BUZZER>REMOVAL
  8. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the bracket corner front.
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  9. Remove the clip of the washer tank hose. (When the light assembly head on the left side is removed)
    NOTE:

    In order to make it easier to access the light assembly head connector, place the washer tank hose aside so that it does not interfere with work. 

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  10. Remove the light assembly head.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to damage the headlight assembly and the fender COMPL front. 

    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the light assembly head.
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  • • 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.