How To Replace/ Upgrade Your High & Low Headlight Bulbs In Your Newer Subaru (Legacy) 

Even if you're a rookie and not technically adept, you can do this. I watched it once in 2014; forgot since then, then rewatched and installed my low beam for my wife's 2007 Outback in the middle of a Midwest snow storm--at night. Seriously. His real-time 5-minute explanation translated to my 10 minutes. I also installed the Sylvannia(?) bulb he installed. I used nitrile gloves to ensure I didn't transfer skin oils to the bulb glass.

Just want to thank you for saving me a trip to my mechanic, never realised how easy is to do this sort of thing (especially with how good this tutorial is)

The Legacy shown in this video is a 2005 (as per the longer write-up on thediyguy site). I imagine the same procedure applies up to 2009 models. But sadly, 2010-2014 Legacy/Liberty/Outback models require you to access the low beam bulbs through the wheel wells, by folding back the inner fender splash shield. There are other videos on RU-vid showing the procedure.

I know nothing about cars (that is the understatement of the decade). Instead of taking my 2009 Legacy into the dealership and paying a ridiculous amount of money to do this, I watched this video. I paid $16 for the bulb and had this completed in minutes. Thank you for your clear instruction and empowering me to do it myself!

Excellent instructive video - very professional. Allowed me to replace the headlight bulb on the drivers side in less than 10 minutes. The last time I replaced this bulb it took considerably longer, especially because I took out the battery. I also did not replace the cover correctly, so it let in water, which caused the light to blow. Highly recommended instructional video. Thank you.

Just replaced the low beam bulb on my 2006 outback. Took me less than 10 minutes following these instructions. So glad I followed these instructions and not the others that I found elsewhere

Wish every youtube car tutorial was this well presented. Great work. Edit: A before and after would of been nice to see a comparison of the standard bulbs comapred to upgraded. 🙂👍

The light just went out in my Legacy today, I bought the bulb, since I tend to like working on my own cars, but wasn't sure how to install the bulb, I don't like the idea of snapping or breaking anything. This video was so well orchestrated that I feel very confident putting the new bulb in. Thanks so much for making this quick and easy for me.

Watched this video last night and was able to change the low beam on the passenger side of my 2008 Subaru Legacy. Took me about 10 minutes too. Very clear and straightforward instructions. Thanks!

Glad this video is on here, I came back the 2nd time to review how to replace the bulbs. This video makes it so much easier, THe bulbs can be replaced in less then half the time then staring at it trying to figure out what you do next.

This is very useful, thanks. Can you help with replacing the fog light for 06 Subaru Outback? I am thinking of replacing the fog light with a xenon lights.

Great job!!!! Spoke clearly with good camera angles.

This video enabled me to replace my own headlight bulb! I wouldn't have known how without this. Thank you so much for posting it!

I don't often Like or comment on videos, but felt the need to here! I jumped onto RU-vid, hoping for a guide which was at least half-helpful. Your video was so good I felt I could just put my laptop next to my car and it'd do the work for me! Thanks very much from the land down under! Keep up the good work! :)

Dude, thank you so much for the tutorial. Worked exactly the way it did with my 2009 Impreza with the exception of the metal pins. You gave me the confidence to do my first DIY on my FIRST car!

Thank you. This will help me with the Tribeca light change. I am putting the PIAA Xtreme white in the truck and I needed to confirm the low beam were the same style and not the more conventional High beam type of bulb. Thank you. The truck requires a screw driver to remove the access panel and I might have to pull battery out too. I hope these new bulbs are a big improvement.

Great video, thanks. Can you do one on how to replace the fog lamps? I have a 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i. I can't get to the fog lamp to replace the bulbs.

Thank you for this vid. I'm at Walmart at 10 pm and no light. This video helped tremendously work replacing driver side!

Thanks man. The temp here in Winnipeg is -22. Watched the video a couple of times ran outside and replaced the low beam bulb on my Legacy GT in about 4 minutes. Thanks again!

Great vid, but I would make one small suggestion. Don't disconnect the bulb until you've pulled it out of headlamp housing. Also, reconnect the new bulb first before you put it back into the headlamp housing. Why? Because you are less likely to drop it when wiggling it into place!!

Same car, same year, same color. Perfect! Seriously, great video, well done!

Thanks so much for posting this, replaced both low beam bulbs in 5 minutes. Very helpful!

Finished a replacement in less than it took to watch this video, thanks for posting.

That is good to hear, glad i could help. It should be quick and easy. Thank you for the comment.

My son and I just changed the drivers side low beam, thank you. A nice way to bond!

Thanks! One of my low-beam bulbs finally went out the other day on my 2007 (after 16 years first of the original bulbs to go!), so decide to replace both sets of high/low beams together. Everything went as shown. Watching this again my only mistake is that for some reason I connected the electrical line to each new bulb before popping it in the housing, which made it somewhat awkward ...d'oh 🤡. Also, thanks to previous commenters who sacrificed their spring clips, which led to me being extra careful not to break mine.

Thanks for posting this. Moving the windshield wiper fluid refill tube was way easier than moving the battery like the manual recommends.

Hi, Just a update, Did the bulb today, and it took me less then 5 min to do. I did the drivers side, and didn't take the reservoir off, I just took the cap off and slid each piece to the side. Thanks again.

Excellent instructional video. Straightforward and to the point.

felt like an idiot, could not figure out those push pins. thought they were some kind of weird screw. appreciate the video.

Many thanks, you gave several valuable tips while demonstrating how-to. Very thorough!

Thank you, this video showed me how to change the bulb in my 2005 Outback. Your easy to follow visual directions made it simple and fast for to do it myself. Again, thank you.

Great video, thanks. I thought I’d have to move the window washer tube but wasn’t sure, and also was wondering why the black tab didn’t unscrew. Very clearly explained.

Thanks for providing these instructions. They were very useful/helpful in replacing the bulbs in my 2006 Outback.

Thanks saved my ass. Took 10 mins and I could drive to work same night

Excellent tutorial, saved me the trouble of having a mechanic do it for me.

Nice video. Clear directions and great camera views

Thanks, Changed my 2012 Imprezza low beam bulb using this video as a guide

Thanks boss! Made my first ever DIY repair using this video. You rock

Thank you very much for the instrucktions, much apreciated :)

this is amazingly well made. thank you!

Thank you so much for posting this; easy to follow, and the procedure took only a couple of minutes. Thanks for the bulb recommendation, too!

Thanks man, made this much easier for me

Hello, yes the process is close.. You won't have to move the washer fill as the bottle is in a different location. You will have a the same covers over the bulbs. The bulbs will be different as there is only one because it has the high and low beam together to remove it turn it like the high beam in the video.

Thanks DIYguy, much appreciated. Bulbs replaced without too much fuss. Love your work. Greg, Canberra Australia.

Thanks brother. I'm a complete numpty with cars. Appreciate your help.

You are the BEST - thanks! (hoping this works tomorrow on my 2007 Impreza - manual says I have to remove battery, hope not!) Update: Success! Thanks to your video, I knew what I was doing :-) Just had to move the clamp/rod that holds the battery down, to get in there. Thanks again!

Thanks, this is HOW To ... tutorials should be filmed. Great work guys !!!

Good video. Those 12 thumbs down probably came from Honda owners.

Thanks for the video man! My sisters 2009 impreza has the same setup pretty much and yo saved her $108 for installation!

Awesome step by step guide. Very clear and good camera work. Thanks for the guide.

The most helpful video for how to change my headlights! Thank you so much for posting this!

Thank you, the description was accurate and the instructions were very clear.

Awesome instructions! This worked perfectly on my 2009 outback... did it in 10 minutes! Thank you!

Thank you. Mission accomplished

Yes that's is normal or at least how this one was, you have to pull the air inlet out a bit so you can line up the push pins. It doesn't sit tight up against the air box.

Just bought an '05 Legacy. Great video - thank you!

Just replaced my low light using that video for under 10 minutes. Is there another such good video showing how to replace the front parking lights)? Thanks!

Nice video man. I just changed my lightbulb using this instruction and it worked great. Do you know how I can go about changing the Park light bulb?

wow much easier then the last video i watched where he made me go from under the car.

Your welcome, glad we can help and save you a trip to a garage...

great post. saved me time and made it really easy to change. Happy New Year to you!

Can L.E.D. Bulbs be installed on the 2005 Legacy Wagon?

Thank you so much...it worked a dream on a 2008 Impreza..you saved me $$ and empowered me to do it myself. Thanks again xo

Thank you so much easy to follow and informative. Bulbs replaced!

Excellent, clear instruction and presentation. Thank you

Nice video man. I'm heading off to get new bulbs now

It is definitely harder with the 2010 Outback. Its like they put all kinds of stuff in the way just so you won't want to change out the headlight yourself. I finally ended up having to go up through the wheel well to replace the bulb. Once you get to to the headlight its a test of patience and manual dexterity. To make a long story short this job took me almost 4 hrs to complete. Damn, I really hate screwing in that cap for the headlights. The next time the headlights go out I might reconsider going to the dealer.

thanks for this, very clear directions. made the change today for my 2004 legacy h6. :)

Hello. Is there any option to do the tutorial with change the bulps from turn signals in front light's?

Great video thank you 👍🏻

You are welcome, glad we could help.

Very informative and straight to the point i appreciate this video man.

Thanks so much! Very helpful and it definitely saved me time.

Thank you so much! Perfect tutorial. Saved me a bunch of money.

Great video. Made life alot easier.

Thanks. Very helpful!

Thanks for the video. My left headlight was out and I was able to replace it easily on my 2008 outback. However, the light is still not working. I tried the two new bulbs I had to verify it wasn't working. Any suggestions? Is this a wire/connector issue? Appreciate the help

Thanks for the video, man. Made my life easier.

You are a legend, great easy to understand video!

Very helpful! Thanks!!

Hi do you know how can we ajust level of the normal lights ??

Great video! Thanks a lot!

Thank you! Great video and easy to understand.

Thank you! Saved me a trip to the shop (and makes me feel like a pro :)

Great video, big help! Thanks

perfect tutorial my dude. thank you!

Great video, thanks.

Could this process go for a Impreza (2013), as well? Need to change mine out so I found and watched this video. Seems easy enough but wanted to know before I started. Thnx!

Perfect and easy!

That was extremely helpful . Thanks for the informative video.

FYI: The plastic rim/hook that secures the spring (and subsequently the low beam light) is pretty fragile. The install was a piece of cake but the hook snapped off almost immediately after moving the spring the wrong way!

Very well presented! Thank you!

Great video, informative and easy to follow. Could you please make one for the fog lights? It looks like I would have to do allot of disassembly to get at it and Subaru says to take it to a dealer. I would rather do it myself, but I'm not a pro so I would like to be educated before hand. Thank you.

Nicely done.

Perfect tutorial - thanks so much.

Thank you DIYGuy!

Hello. How many watts the bulbs are??

Simple. Easy. Good 👍🏽

Thanks. Very helpful.