How to Replace Headlight Assemblies 10-14 Subaru Outback
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2019
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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to remove and replace broken, hazed, or pitted headlight assemblies. The video is applicable to the 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Subaru Outback.
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• Pocket Screwdriver
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I'm a professional mechanic, but instead of cars, I fix the machines that make the cars. I love watching videos like this before I start a project so that I'll be aware of any hidden screws, things you have to remove first to get where you're going, etc. I also train new mechanics on machine repair. The way the guy in this video presents his material and shares things that a lot of people wouldn't think of (like listening for the plug to click when it's properly seated) shows that he is a great instructor and is doing a fantastic job walking people through every little thing on this job! Very well done. Keep up the great work!
BEFORE YOU START:
1. Get some replacement push clips because you will break some (clips under car are full of grit and break easy when removed)
2. Check the new assembly to make sure it has bulbs in it before you start. If your old bulbs are out may need to run to the Auto Parts store before you start
3. Also consider replacing fog lights assy or bulbs at the same time
Successful replaced headlight assy with this video.
This was amazing-wasted little time, and was so clear I felt confident enough to try this replacement, though I’d never done anything similar. I just finished, and it was very nearly as easy as it looked (despite me trying it on an older, dirtier car in an unheated garage in winter). Very well done, and made me glad I’d ordered the part from you, because you totally earned whatever profit that gives.
Great instruction. I watched this vid and was able to replace a friend's headlight assemblies. The dealership want $1,600+ parts and labor ($750 in labor alone)! We did it in 2.5 hours. It went exactly how you described it....although I did tighten one bolt too much. Live and learn. Thanks!
Great Vid. I needed to replace two front lighting assemblies. The lenses were badly clouded out and I wasn't going to attempt another restoration. My teenage daughters drive this car and so being the worry wort father, I want the safest vehicle possible for them. I went out and bought the fork tool before starting because I could tell right away that was going to save me a lot of trouble in removal and reduce the chance of breaking the clips. It was the right call. I got the whole process done in under 2 hours on a 2013 Outback today. That includes going back and forth checking the video at certain points along the way.
Thanks Len for a great delivery on the vid and the small tips along the way. Super job dude.
Thanks for this great video as it gave me the confidence to tackle this project! I did the swap out of older lights from 9 yr old 2013 outback and upgraded from chrome to blackout light bezels. Note that a motivating factor was the wire to my main headlight broke the previous week when trying to upgrade to led bulbs, so the new headlight assemblies have a new wire assembly built in. I upgraded from the old headlights that burn out every 9 to 18 months to new LED bulbs. Both new blackout bezels were $289 (yes total for both) with shipping from Amazon (new led bulbs about $17). I upgraded my 2 front fog lamps ($32/each side) and bulbs (yes Led also). Plus got a pack of 100 new clips (5 diff types/sizes) for $7.95 that include shipping and the fork tool, so over the years I had lost a few and others were so badly damaged it was great to replace with all new clips. The other motivating factor was my old plastic bezels were no longer clear (even after I tried to polish them out, I was only able to regain about 60% of the original clear look). I love the new black bezel look vs. the chrome, so that gives my 2013 old outback the look of newer models. The entire project was on track to do in under 1 hour for both lights plus LED bulb swap out, but then the driver's side main headlight would not come on. I attached a different bulb, but it still did not work, then I attached the older good bezel to check if it was a bulb or wire problem and found it still would not work. Turns out the fuse had blown and my first glance to check for bad fuses near gas/break pedal area was wrong. Fuse for front lights is under the hood. I had never used a spare fuse, but the 1 x 15A in the lid came in very handsy as it was only obvious (to me) as blown compared to a good fuse when looking closely together. Next up is the horn swap you showed. (btw- I was not a fan of the black grill you switched to, but was still fun to see it and consider it). The 180pc fuse kit is only $8.95 with prime Amazon shipping and I will put a few extra spares in my lid for future possible use. **Note to others**Amazon and ebay both sell a few low cost and low quality light bezels that are not DOT certified and marked for "Off Road Use Only", so read the fine print on lower cost bezels and try to avoid them. **
Great videos and reasonably priced quality parts from these guys. This is the second video from them that I’ve used to replace the headlight assembly on a Subaru Outback. First on a 2002 and now on my 2014. Nice work 1AAuto!!!
Thanks for the video, this was very helpful to install new led headlight bulbs (h7) for low beam. For anyone trying to do it yourself by installing these headlights, be careful with the heatsink or whatever that fin thing is on the back of the actual bulb. One issue i ran into was the closing spring/wire, I had to use pliers to bend it and make it more wide to fit the base of the led lights Remove that spring/wire from the screw that keeps it in place and adjust and bend when ready. I laid the newly bent spring/wire around the led light, then placed the bulb, and then pushed the spring/wire into the slot where the screw is holding it and tightened the screw. Then closed that spring/wire into the hook it goes in.. I think this is the only way to install those - can't do the tire trick with the regular bulbs. Good luck!
This is very straightforward. I replaced a bulb a while back, but do to several surgeries, I cannot replace a bulb, but it does need new assembly for both. It looks to be a bit more work, but doable, now to get my husband to do it for me.
Thanks! I'm replacing stock headlights on my 2011 Legacy with AnzoUSA 111285 Black/Amber headlight assemblies. This is probably the most complete video I've seen for this process, and even mentions the fog lights, which other videos don't mention. I'll also be painting the chrome trim on the front grill to black out things even more. I'll let you know how helpful this video was for me. Thanks for creating it!
+ciphernemo Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Brother this is so true I'm literally the same thing to my 13 legacy today. I got anzos too. Did it take long?
Thanks for the video. I had to repair the headlight on my wife’s 2019 Outback due to her hitting a deer on her drive home Friday. Though this isn’t the same model year, the process was similar, so it was a great resource that I referenced a number of times. Thanks again.
The dealer wanted $1,100 to do this, as my Daddy used to say, that’s a license to steal. Headlights, snap kit and tools, all in, under $200. Thanks for these videos.
Hey 1a Auto guys yall REALLY should do a video on 2006 GMC Envoy XL Blend door actuators and how to locate the blend door... Nobody has it on UA-cam that I've seen yet they're seemingly very defective for these vehicles. I need to close mine. LoL. Thanks and great vids!
Alot of work for the whole day. Good job thnks.
super helpful. thank you for posting this great tutorial!
Thanks! I botched the restoration on my mom's headlights and I'm thinking on doing this.
Thank you so much! This was such a great video and easy to follow! You all saved me a lot of time and a big headache!
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Great instructional video. I will need to replace my 2010 impreza fixture in the coming weeks and will for sure watch again. Dealership was quoting me $800+ for replacing the fixture but this seems fairly manageable with a buddy for some afternoon fun. I'm sure there may be some slight differences but this is much less intimidating with this video as a reference.
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I have a question.my 2012 Subaru legacy uses his headlights;can I convert the system to use regular headlights?I believe your video is quite precise and helpful.
Thanks for this video. It made this really stupid process easier.
Great explanation 👍
great video. I just realized that it is to replace the entire assembly. I thought he was doing all of this work to replace the bulb.
Excellent video. Outstanding.
Will those headlights fit on a 2010 Outback I like the 2014 style more then the original set.
I always put new push clips in they go in so nice and easy
Have a question - I want to use your guide to help me change the lens on my 2016 Outback but I would like to know how different the process is from the model in your video? Thanks.
Once you find everything, it really isn’t all that bad. Mine had wheel well covers so that added to the time a bit. Only had to replace the driver’s side due to a deer strike. All better now. This video was crucial. Thanks.
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Good morning, I recently purchased the headlight assemblies and it appears that my Fahren LED low beam H7’s will not mount properly as they do in the stock assembly. Do you have any suggestions? 2014 Outback. UPDATE 9/26/22: I used my dremel and modified the metal clips that were provided with your headlight assembly. I also discovered that your headlamp assemblies have an extra side marker bulb. Great replacements so far
Perfect video, great explanation
Thank you!
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i have a built november '09 (10-14 body model shown in this video) OB 3.6R Premium that has hid's factory, is this new headlight assembly resembling the later year model compatible?
Very helpful video, thanks!
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Great video
This is great to know, i wondered how much these designe engineers get paid for designing this, it would be nice to see them having to do this. Great video, Thanks.
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How do you replace the headlight in that specific unit. It has that big round plate behind the bulb of the headlight.
Thank you for a perfekt video
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Where can I get the black grille?
Thank you. I still might take it to the local fella that works on Subaru's.
Is this the same as a 2012 legacy
I have a 2011 Subaru Outback. Can I replace the low beam head light bulbs with a Sylvania Xenon HID Attitude? Which is LED.
+NE Budo Kai Isshinryu If you have Halogen style headlights they need to be replaced with Halogen bulbs. Thanks for the question.
You can sand headlights. Why replace with non oem??
Thanks for the aiming video, my feet are bigger than my wife's feet, but its her car, whose feet should we use to measure back from the wall?
1/2 you feet then 1/2 her feets. har har
This has got to be the most insanely engineered setup I've ever seen, only slightly more complex than just changing out a bulb. It seems the easiest solution to all this is to buy a Toyota.
I cannot find the adjustment screws. Please advise. A picture would be most helpful.
He points to it at 7:14.
That’s a great 👍🏻 reminder
Veercle. Ok?
OK...now I know but what kind of STUPID sits in an office and engineers something so Convaluted as this process just for one light bulb. SERIOUSLY!!!!
What's the name of the "forky" tool?
Plastic Fastener Remover. I walked into O'Reilly and said I need a clip removal tool and he knew what I meant.
The Subaru engineers really fucked this up when designing the outback. This is also the easiest way to change the bulb as well. Not just the assembly. Completely unreasonable. Good video to make up for Subaru's screw up
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So yday I was on Subbie forum & saw couple postings which said that Subaru America has a letter or email they will send you to address this issue. Lifetime dealer service covers this free. Dealers will change it by doing the switch out at no charge forever. But they don't offer this, hv to hv letter or email stating this when you head in. This helps save money on mechanic (sorry) ridiculous enough to do all the this!
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What a joke of a design. Are they trying to push consumers into the dealers just to change a headlight bulb? Makes me lose trust in Suburu.
Can't you just replace the lens?
I am never buying another Subaru. I got to do all this just to change headlines but at least I’m going LED and then I’m selling it in a few months as much as I love the manual transmission. Basic maintenance is a pain.
All this work to change just a light bulb 😣
Yeah, but the good news is, I only have to do this twice a year.
Easier way. Turn wheel fully. Then just pop out push pins and peel back wheel well lining. Reach hand through wheel well lining to change the bulb.
+Kent Jung Thanks for the feedback!
@@KJ-ic9wk Yea, until you can't get the cover off.🙄 This is my project this weekend. I'm thinking I might just replace both assemblies, they're getting a little foggy, and that black bevel will look real nice on the black Subi.
God, if I had a way to lift my car, I'd do this. . .
You never pull on a bumper you always look for the tabs and put a little screw driver put it threw the tab and wiggle it out I lived to learn when I did what you did and my bumper fell of going down the road
booyah
Thanks for the video. This is worse than my wife's 2001 beetle. Terrible design >:[
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All to just replace a low beam headlight. Great video but Subaru engineers suck.
Um what? This is to replace the entire headlight assembly - not just the bulb.
To be fair you just need access to the wheel well to replace the low beam lights, you don’t have to take the entire bumper off.
I did come here to see if removing the assembly to change the bulb was easier (one of mine just went out this weekend) and the answer is no...
@@Insidetheasylum True, until the seal on the headlight cover doesn't want to release. Or your boyfriend breaks the clip that holds the bulb in so the new bulb has to be epoxied in.
Will those headlights fit on a 2010 Outback I like the 2014 style more then the original set.