This is how you can easily replace the brake light of a Subaru Forester 2011. Save yourself some money. :) Sorry for my poor video/audio editing skills, lol.
Thanks so much for making this video. It was very helpful to see you pull the whole assembly straight back to get it out. That was exactly the info I needed thanks.
Thanks. just changed mine.. btw re not touching the bulb with bare hands only applies to halogen and hi discharge specialty bulbs.. regular 7443 like these no big deal.
Thanks. I've watched other videos about replacing this bulb. This is the only one that emphasizes the white clip holding the forward part of the tail light lens securely. The operation requires more force than expected to remove the lens. I used plastic wedges (for removing interior body panels) to work the lens loose.
10mm socket that is a good information. My screw was wore out so could not use a screw driver and none of my socket wrench sets fitted it. The closest was 3/8 but still did not fit. I was thinking of buying a set of sockets but I was not sure which size must be included in the sets. Now I know. thanks!
Two months ago wife had a shop replace one bulb in her ‘11 Forester (several people had told her it was out and we didn’t want the next one who pointed it out to have a badge) and paid like $150. They BOTH burned out since then. I think there’s a bad ground somewhere causing over-voltage, but we’ve no budget for a Sherlock Ohms adventure. So this morning I followed this video to replace both bulbs. The hardest part was getting the housings popped off those clips. All the dust cap looking things were in place, so I’m not sure how yours got loose. Cost me 25 minutes and $9.28 for the pair of bulbs.
Thank you very much for posting this I just changed my brake lights and it worked like a charm thanks to you taking time and making that video take care and happy holidays
I’ve always been taught that when you’re installing new bulbs, even low power ones like these, not handle with bare hands. Skin oil and dirt sticks to the bulb. I’m not sure how valid that is, but I try never to handle new bulbs with bare hands.
Very helpful video. Could you please make an updated video, but instead of a Subaru Forester do a Honda Civic? And instead of a brake light do a transmission? Thank you for your assistance.
use your garage door or back up close to a wall , in a low light situation, step on the brake and look in your rear view mirror. you should see a red reflection on each corner of car.
Clips? You mean those white caps? I’m still not sure because when I previously replaced a brake light I didn’t see them. So my only guess is what I said in the video. The only time I mentioned a clip was at the end when I tell what it needs to be clipped to so I’m assuming you didn’t mean that.
I wish all car access points were as easy as this one. Still, a very useful video. Thanks.
No problem!
Thanks so much for making this video. It was very helpful to see you pull the whole assembly straight back to get it out. That was exactly the info I needed thanks.
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
Thanks. just changed mine.. btw re not touching the bulb with bare hands only applies to halogen and hi discharge specialty bulbs.. regular 7443 like these no big deal.
Pete K oh ok that’s good to know.
Thanks. I've watched other videos about replacing this bulb. This is the only one that emphasizes the white clip holding the forward part of the tail light lens securely. The operation requires more force than expected to remove the lens. I used plastic wedges (for removing interior body panels) to work the lens loose.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I don't know much about cars to be honest and I made this video on a whim, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
10mm socket that is a good information. My screw was wore out so could not use a screw driver and none of my socket wrench sets fitted it. The closest was 3/8 but still did not fit. I was thinking of buying a set of sockets but I was not sure which size must be included in the sets. Now I know. thanks!
Glad I could help!
Two months ago wife had a shop replace one bulb in her ‘11 Forester (several people had told her it was out and we didn’t want the next one who pointed it out to have a badge) and paid like $150.
They BOTH burned out since then. I think there’s a bad ground somewhere causing over-voltage, but we’ve no budget for a Sherlock Ohms adventure.
So this morning I followed this video to replace both bulbs.
The hardest part was getting the housings popped off those clips.
All the dust cap looking things were in place, so I’m not sure how yours got loose.
Cost me 25 minutes and $9.28 for the pair of bulbs.
I've had the same light burn out twice this year. I think you're correct in assuming there's an issue.
Issue just like our heat shields.. amiright?!
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Yes. Gah, the heat shields.
@@dougjb7848 just had to bend metal and add 10 clamps to make the rattling stop hah
Excellent video 10/10 would replace again.
Very informative. This is something even I can do on my own. Thank you for this video
Arden Kuhn Absolutely!
Great video had to change the whole unit. Make sure you wipe the bulbs good or use a shop towel to replace them.
Thanks! Heard a few people recommend that.
Thank you very much for posting this I just changed my brake lights and it worked like a charm thanks to you taking time and making that video take care and happy holidays
So glad it helped. You’re welcome! And happy holidays to you as well.
Thank you so much for this! I could NOT figure out how to get the cover off!
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help!
I’ve always been taught that when you’re installing new bulbs, even low power ones like these, not handle with bare hands. Skin oil and dirt sticks to the bulb.
I’m not sure how valid that is, but I try never to handle new bulbs with bare hands.
That's a good question, I have no idea. I'm certainly no expert.
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WHAT?! WHAT IS INTERESTING?
Anyway, thanks for the video.
Camera position, lighting and audio were spot on.
Haha, glad you liked it. I was just saying interesting that there's only one brake light instead of two.
Going to be changing bulbs today, thanks for the prep! Hope those dust shields don’t come off 😄
Haha, you’re welcome!
Very nicely presented. Top notch.
Thanks!
Very helpful. Just changed mine. Thank You 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Glad to hear it!
This was super helpful.
David LaMorte glad you liked it!
Very helpful video. Could you please make an updated video, but instead of a Subaru Forester do a Honda Civic? And instead of a brake light do a transmission? Thank you for your assistance.
Very instructive...Thank you, sir!
Welcome!
Thanks for the DIY video!
Adam Cohlmia welcome!
Thank you sir.
Thank you for the help!
Welcome!
Thanks
Is their a way to test the light when you dont have someone with you or anything to weigh the pedal down with?
I guess you could set up a camera to record while you push the pedal down
use your garage door or back up close to a wall , in a low light situation, step on the brake and look in your rear view mirror. you should see a red reflection on each corner of car.
thanks but did you ever figure out what the clips were for?
Clips? You mean those white caps? I’m still not sure because when I previously replaced a brake light I didn’t see them. So my only guess is what I said in the video. The only time I mentioned a clip was at the end when I tell what it needs to be clipped to so I’m assuming you didn’t mean that.
Wow!
Is your mystery assistant Ali?
Or...Ali’s seester?
Doug JB Lol, the strong bad reference!