2014 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Brake light Replacement

Introduction

If your 2014 Subaru Impreza Hatchback's brake lights aren't lighting up, use this guide to replace the brake lights of the vehicle. This procedure does not require any special equipment or any expertise in home improvement.

One of the most common reasons for this issue to occur is because the fuse in the bulb has either burnt out or the bulb's connectors have become faulty. These problems can be mitigated by replacing the bulb with a new one.

Before beginning, make sure to turn off the car's engine.

What you need

Step 1 Brake Light

2014 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Brake light Replacement, Brake Light: step 1, image 1 of 1

Turn off car engine

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Step 2

Open the trunk of the car.

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Step 3

Unscrew the both the 2 cm Phillips #3 screws encircled in the image shown with a Phillips #3 screw driver.
Unscrewing them will allow you to take out the brake light.

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Step 4

Unscrew both the 2 cm Phillips #3 screws by turning the screwdriver counterclockwise.

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Step 5

Gently pull the rear light straight back.

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Step 6

Upon opening the brake light, you should see three bulbs in total.
The brake light is the one on the bottom.

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Step 7

To remove the brake light, twist the light bulb socket counterclockwise.
The bulb should come out as shown in the second image.

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Step 8

To remove the bulb, gently pull out the bulb from its connector.

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Step 9

Gently insert the new bulb into the connector.
Carefully insert the bulb, as the bulb is made of glass it is susceptible to breaking and cutting you if a lot of force is used to insert it in the connector.

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