Sedan Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Push the high-mounted stop light backward of the vehicle (1), raise the rear portion of it (2) and remove the clips to remove it.

Fig 1: Pushing High-Mounted Stop Light Backward Of Vehicle, Raise Rear Portion
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Remove the harness from clamp.

Fig 2: Removing Harness From Clamp
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Disengage two claws (A), pull out the high-mounted stop light from the cover and remove the claw (B).

Fig 3: Pulling Out High-Mounted Stop Light From Cover
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Disengage three claws and remove the lens (A).

Fig 4: Disengaging Three Claws And Lens
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Remove the bulb.