5 Door Model/CROSSTREK Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the light assembly - rear combination.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the clips.
1. Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the light assembly - rear combination to the vehicle rear.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - rear combination.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Light Assembly Clips - Rear Combination
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.