How to change side light bulbs?

[barbus]

Hi, the manual says it's awkward and to go to main dealer, can i do it myself? and how?

[Jay762]

I had to take the airbox out on mine and also go through the plastic wheel arch - a bit fiddly but nothing technical

[barbus]

ok,i'll try that, any advice on a bulb upgrade? i only want to do it once.

[Gambit]

They are a pain but it's possible to do them from home. I know the pain I hate it when a bulb goes, know what challenge they are to swap :( 

[barbus]

it does seem a bit of a pain considering bulbs are so important. Nice tickle for dealers!

[barbus]

I've had a mooch but i'm confused...W5W,T10,501,CANBUS? any suggs? i don't think mine shows an error as 1 bulb is gone but no warning.

[Jay762]

I used these as high beam

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XTec-9005-HB3-Super-White-Xenon-HID-Class-Bulbs-4200k-/280337026501?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4145638dc5

 

and these for side light

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Car-LED-501-T10-W5W-WHITE-XENON-Side-Light-Bulbs-UK-/380628989761?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item589f417741

 

results in this thread

 

http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/155-imprezatype-uk-pics-as-promised/

[barbus]

cheers jay, just what i wanted, will order 'em now.  (btw top motor m8).

[Jay762]

thanks - just check yours are the same bulbs before you order them

 

mine are HB3 for the high beam and W5W for the sides but I dont know if they are exactly the same for yours ;)

[barbus]

the manual just says w5w, i've ordered them anyway. 

[Jay762]

That'll be right then - sorted