Legacygt09 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The car manual says to have the dealer/shop replace the bulbs on the 09 legacy fogs. Wondering if it is really hard to do or something special that cant be done at home ?. Does the car have to be raised to this ? Does anyone have link or instructions on how to go replace the bulbs in the fogs..without making a trip to the dealer ? thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I imagine it is much the same as my '06...........you have to raise the front of the car and access them from underneath through a small panel directly in front of the front wheels....PITA the first time but not that hard once you get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted September 26, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted September 26, 2011 Search for bumper skin removal. I know it doesn't seem like it but I think removing the bumper is way easier. The other way you'll be lying on your back fiddling with the fender/splash cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 What incredibly stupid ways to change a fog light bulb. This sounds like something the Germans would have engineered . No wonder it wasn't obvious to me when I tried to figure it out, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 you have to remove the front bumper, thats it. If you can do that then you'r all set... I know I couldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I believe you could removed the little panel on earlier models in front of the tire. STUPID SUBARU engineers. What a bunch of bone heads...hope SOA reads this thread. I have to replace my left one. Was going to do it last weekend but it was to freak'in humid out. I'll wait until this coming weekend. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy51 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 You talking just the bulb or the actual glass lamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted September 26, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted September 26, 2011 replace the bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted September 26, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted September 26, 2011 All you need to take the front bumper off is a flat head screwdriver (for the pop-its) and a philips head screwdriver (or a socket if you want to get fancy) for the grill bolts. Once those are removed (keeping the grill connected to the bumper) just slide it off. Make sure you have a towel or something to lay it one while you disconnect the fog light leads. Once those are disconnected your bumper skin is free! Then you can remove your headlights, install hellas, clean and fiddle with things....the possibilities are endless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Is it really that easy to remove the front bumper cover ? I haven't done that job yet. I have had the grill out. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Turn your steering all the way and reach through from the wheel fender liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Turn your steering all the way and reach through from the wheel fender liner. That was my first thought. Or even remove the wheel. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted September 26, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted September 26, 2011 or just spend five minutes taking the bumper off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 i changed my foglight bulbs from the 9006's to the 9012 Philips HIR2 bulbs and I did not have to remove my front bumper skin. I know its easy ive done it before (remove the bumper skin) however they have holes under the car near the front bumper. I dont have specific instructions however it was not hard to do. Once you get to the back of the bulb all you do is twist them and pull them out and since my car is on Cobb springs i jacked it up a little to get under the car. I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 Scooby roo Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 you are really going to go through the trouble of removing the bumper? If you jack up the car, you can see 6 or 7 pop its that hold up the plastic covering. If you take them out you can get to the bulb from there. I had plenty of room to change the bulbs and install HIDs in the fog lights. If you have a problem with working under your car, you should either invest in a hydraulic jack, or bring the car to the dealer and stop being a sissy to crawl under your damn car. Max Capacity, there is no reason to remove the wheel to change these bulbs. If you can get under the car, its all right there. There is a plastic piece under the motor and a separate plastic piece under each side of the wheel well as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 Scooby roo Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 or just spend five minutes taking the bumper off... you have to take out the pop its that hold the fender lining in either way, so why bother taking the whole bumper off just to change some fog light bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks, I can just drive it up on the ramps. I have no problem getting under the car I did R&R the tranny and rear diff this past summer. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted September 26, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted September 26, 2011 Scooby roo is all that is man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Page 4565 in the 05 manual explains how to replace the lamp. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Drive up on ramps, remove pop its by wheel, one right behind where the fog is, and one by more towards the engine (will have a Philips head on it). Pull the liner down and away and look up. There's the back of the fog light and more yah enough room to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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