Subaru Impreza WRX (2014 year). Instruction - part 23

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Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades

Windshield wiper blade rub-
ber (type A and type B)

NOTE

The following illustrations show the
replacement procedures of the blade
rubber for a type A wiper blade assem-
bly, however the replacement proce-
dures are the same for a type B wiper
blade assembly.

Metal support

1. Grasp the locked end of the blade
rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the
stoppers on the rubber are free of the
metal support.

Metal spines

2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.

3. Align the claws of the metal support

with the grooves in the rubber and slide
the blade rubber assembly into the metal
support until it locks.

Stopper

4. Be sure to position the claws at the
end of the metal support between the
stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the
rubber is not retained properly, the wiper
blade may scratch the windshield.

NOTE

The illustration shows the replacement
procedure for type A rubber wiper
blades, however the replacement pro-
cedure is the same for type B. Perform
the replacement of type B wiper blades
following the procedure in this section.

Rear window wiper blade
assembly (5-door models)

1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.

2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun-
terclockwise.

3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.
4. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
5. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

Rear window wiper blade
rubber (5-door models)

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.

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2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.

Metal spines

3. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.

4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.

Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic support

ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

Battery

WARNING

. Before beginning work on or near

any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.

. For safety, in case an explosion

does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when work-
ing near any battery. Never lean
over a battery.

. Do not let battery fluid contact

eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.

. To lessen the risk of sparks,

remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never
allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and any-
thing connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact
with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short cir-
cuit will result.

. Keep everyone including children

away from the battery.

. Charge the battery in a well-

ventilated area.

. Battery posts, terminals and re-

lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer.

Wash hands after handling

Cap

Upper level

Lower level

It is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below
the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the
upper level with distilled water.

CAUTION

Never use more than 10 amperes
when charging the battery because
it will shorten battery life.

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Maintenance and service/Fuses

Fuses

CAUTION

Never replace a fuse with one hav-
ing a higher rating or with material
other than a fuse because serious
damage or a fire could result.

The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

One is located under the instrument panel
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

The other one (main fuse box) is housed
in the engine compartment.

The spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compart-
ment.

The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.

Good

Blown

If any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the

corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,
replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and turn off all electrical acces-
sories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits”
F12-10.

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,
replace it with a spare fuse of the same
rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.

Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.

Replacing bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.

CAUTION

Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart” F12-14.

Headlights (models with HID
headlights)

WARNING

High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the

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Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs

following precautions.

. Do not replace any headlight

bulbs (both low beam and high
beam) by yourself.

. Do not remove/restore the head-

light assemblies by yourself.

. Do not remove any headlight-

assembly components by your-
self.

For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

Headlights (models without
HID headlights)

CAUTION

Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.

NOTE

. If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Low beam light bulbs

Right-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side).

Left-hand side

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).

3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.

5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side).

High beam light bulbs

Right-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side).

Left-hand side

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2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).

3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.

4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
6. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side).

Front turn signal light

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

Front fog light (if equipped)

NOTE

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Type A

Type B

1. Remove the clips.

2. Turn over the mud guard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

View from driver’s left-hand side

View from driver’s right-hand side

4. Remove the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
mud guard.

Rear combination lights

4-door models

1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk
trim with a screwdriver.
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk
trim panel.

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Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs

Stop light/Tail and rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

Backup light

3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.

5-door models

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.

2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from the

vehicle.

Rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle.

7. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

Backup light (5-door)

1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.

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License plate light

1. License plate light must be pushed
inwards, then pulled out to be removed.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the license plate light cover.

Map light

Type A

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb
straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.

Type B

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.

Dome light and cargo area
light

Dome light

Cargo area 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.

Trunk light

1. Remove the cover by squeezing its
sides and pulling it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.

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High-mounted stop light (4-
door)

1. Remove the light cover by prying the
edge with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
mount assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the cover.

Other bulbs

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Specifications .....................................................

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Dimensions........................................................

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Engine ...............................................................

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Electrical system................................................

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Fuel ...................................................................

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Lubricants..........................................................

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Fluids ................................................................

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Engine coolant ...................................................

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Tires..................................................................

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Fuses and circuits ...........................................

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Fuse panel located in the passenger

compartment .................................................

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Fuse panel located in the engine

compartment .................................................

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Bulb chart.........................................................

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Vehicle identification .......................................

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Specifications

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