Removing inside rear brake light?

[J.R.]

How do I remove the rear brake light that's inside the rear window? I'd like to take it out, since I have the spoiler, and don't like the way it looks behind the spoiler. And it'll be better when I tint the windows as well.

Pictures would be great too :)

Thanks.

[fweasel]

The housing pops out and there's a disconnect plug on the wiring harness. Very easy, no tools or pictures needed.

[KA81]

should be in your car manual

[J.R.]

should be in your car manual

Car manual states:

High Mount stop light (Sedan):
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.

[KA81]

hahaha, is that how SOA makes more money?

did they cut costs?

[J.R.]

ok, I cannot figure this out of the life of me. I pull on the housing, and then entire rear deck just comes up. There's a small clip inside the trunk, and even if I undo that, I can't remove the light. Do I need to take out all the trim to get to the light?

[Brack]

Push the light housing towards the window. It will come unclipped.

The service dept. demonstrated this for me.

Mike

[J.R.]

Push the light housing towards the window. It will come unclipped.

The service dept. demonstrated this for me.

Mike

Thanks...where were you earlier? I wouldn't have felt so dumb then :)

[Brady]

:lol:

I wish I would have seen this earlier. I had a hell of a time figuring it out too.

Glad you got it sorted out.