Kit Includes: (1) Passenger Side Headlight Assembly (1) Driver Side Headlight Assembly
Quantity: 2 Piece
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Trim
GT
Assemblies may include halogen or incandescent test bulbs that should be replaced before installation.
Features and Benefits
Direct Fit - No vehicle or wiring modification necessary
DOT, SAE, and FMVSS Compliant - Meets on-road use regulations
Matching set for a restored look
Item Condition:New
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How to Replace Headlight 2000-04 Subaru Outback
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Tools used
10mm Socket
Ratchet
1. Handling the Bulbs
Note: DO NOT TOUCH the bulbs- the oil from your fingers will burn into the light and foul your bulb.
Clean with rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth if the bulbs do get touched.
2. Removing the Headlight Assembly
Remove three 10 mm bolts using your socket and ratchet
Pull out the headlight assembly
Unplug the wiring harness
To change the bulbs, twist of the plastic cover to access them.
3. Install the new headlight assembly
Plug in the wiring harness
Bolt the headlight assembly in using your 10mm socket and ratchet
Brought to you by 1AAuto.com- Your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the internet. Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how to video helps you out and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
On this video we're going to show you how to service a headlight on this 2003 Subaru Outback. We're going to show you both changing the bulbs as well as changing the whole assembly. Changing the bulbs does involve just removing the entire assembly. It's not too difficult. There are just three 10 mm bolts so you'll need a 10 mm wrench or a socket with a ratchet.
The easiest to service the headlights is actually to just remove three bolts, 10 mm. One here, here and here and the headlight comes out and then you can get to the back of it easily. Speed up here as I use a 10 mm wrench to remove those three bolts. The best tool for the job is probably a 10 mm socket with a ratchet, but I'm using the wrench to show you that it can be done and that's usually what most people have in their toolboxes.
Now pull the light forward. Ok and then these two here you have to twist counter-clockwise and the bulbs pull out. Ok then this here, you actually press on a little tab down here and disconnect that and the light comes out. If you just have to service the bulb, twist this counter-clockwise, pull it out. Headlight bulb; the top one press on this little retainer, force it down. Then this comes up and out. You have to wrap the wire around. Then this bulb disconnects from here, and then you can connect your new one. Put this in, wrap the wire up and around. Make sure it seats in there correctly. Push that down and around the lock.
Then this, you can turn counter-clockwise. Pull this bulb out, the tab right here push down, disconnect the bulb and the new one push that in place and turn it clockwise. Put this back on, put it in place then turn it clockwise. Here's the old light, new light from 1A Auto, you can how much brighter, more clear. That goes in, this is like this, this socket must have gone bad, that's why it has the wires like that. We'll put it in, you'll either do this or you'll to unplug and plug it back in. It's probably just a little bit here we go, in and turn it counter-clockwise, plug this one in. Ok, this connector plugs right in to the new light.
There are two adjusters, one here and here. You can reach them from the backside. One of them adjusts the light up and down. One of them adjusts it side-to-side. Now you're going to put this side in first. There's a little bracket down here that goes on the post there. Ok, that sides in. Push it right on. Put those three bolts back in place. The top one is a coarse threaded one. Push in the light a little bit while I start it.
Fast forward again as I finish putting in those two other bolts by hand. I hand tighten them first and then use the 10 mm wrench to tighten them right up. Ok, you can see how much of a difference that makes. There's the new one installed. There's an old one, dull and clouded. Those aren't even faded that bad, I've seen them faded much worse. The new one's nice and clear.
Again, if you want to adjust it, here's one adjusting screw, use a wrench. The other one is right down in there just beyond that wiring harness. You want to basically adjust the headlight so that at 20 feet away, you want to position your car 20 feet away from a wall, make sure it's on a level flat surface. At 20 feet away the low beam, when the low beam is on the concentration of the beam should be an inch the below the height of the low beam in the car. Then the high beam should be level with the height of the bulb in the car. The concentration of the beam should be one inch below for the low beam and level with the height of the bulb for the high beam.
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Subaru BAJA Headlight
S
June 27, 2017
They are AWESOME, easy to install and look just like the original.
Great new lights!
M
July 13, 2017
The lights were a perfect fit and came in only 2 days. Installation was straightforward and the bulbs were included. I would definitely recommend 1A Auto for your headlight needs.
Well made replacement
R
July 13, 2017
...but, like I've read in other reviews, the lightbulb sockets and wiring are not as heavy duty and reliable as the originals, so I used the old sockets and they work fine and look great!
So Far everything is fine!
D
August 5, 2017
I just installed my headlights two days ago. Easy task. They look great and work well.
When I first saw this product it said in the description the bulbs were not included. Mine had bulbs. I guess that was a bonus.
Perfect fit
D
August 20, 2017
Perfect fit no issues, installed in minutes and worked perfectly. No more wasting time and money on trying to refinish headlights, save your money and replace them!
New Headlight Assembly for 200 Subaru Outback
Roland
September 20, 2017
Order shipped very quickly. Headlight assembly were very easy to replace. When I ordered the add said bulbs were not included but when I opened the package all the bulbs were included. 100% satisfied. Would recommend to anybody. This is not the first time I have ordered from A1. They have always done an excellent job. They have many videos as well that show you exactly how to to a lot of mechanical tasks.
Headlights were beautiful don't use the furnished bulbs
T
November 21, 2017
The headlights are beautiful and look just like the originals. I used the bulbs that came with the headlights. A tow to the mechanic was needed when I started blowing fuses and lost all power. The mechanic stated that the bulbs were not correct, as soon as he replaced the furnished bulbs and replaced fuses, all was well. In all fairness, the description did say bulbs not furnished. Perhaps it should say don't use furnished bulbs.
nice and shiny new subaru headlights
sutton
December 3, 2017
best thing i've ever bought online, got here fast , and to top it off it came with bulbs already installed i was floored.
Great buy
M
December 11, 2017
I was impressed with the cost and delivery speed.
It was a perfect fit, the inclusion of bulbs was a surprising bonus.
An affordable improvement
A
December 12, 2017
I purchased these to replace the original headlights on my wife's 04' outback. They are much clearer and brighter than the 13-year-old original headlights, and I think ~$100 is a good deal for improved visibility at night. These are much clearer than a headlight restoration kit can provide. I did not find the light sockets and dust caps to be cheap or flimsy like others have. They have been working very well for about a month now. Unfortunately, one major issue with these headlights is that they only move a very small amount for adjustment. I'm stuck with one headlight a little low, and one a little high. If the adjustment function worked better on these lights, I would rate them at 5 stars. In summary; these are cheap plastic junk, but are probably better than originals after 10+ years of use, the price is good, and they only take a few minutes to install with very minimal mechanical skills.
Old Subaru looks 10yrs younger!
sydney
March 26, 2018
Great facelift for my 2003 Outback. I wish I hadnt waited so long to replace the old lights. 1A Auto has good, fast service, and reliable, friendly customer support. If youre not sure about which part you need, give them a quick call - they will tell you everything you need to know. I have relied on them for quality parts at reasonable prices for my Tacoma. Now Im sprucing up the Subaru, and will be ordering more parts from them.
2000 Subaru Outback Limited
Thomas
May 8, 2018
Ordered headlights and fog lights for my 2000 Subaru Outback approximately 6 months ago. Despite what a lot of people say about cheap Made in China parts the lights I received have worked flawlessly. Appear to be VERY high quality. Crystal clear lenses. Even though they (1Aauto) claims the lights do not include bulbs they in fact do. I asked a customer service representative about the bulbs and was told that they are"TEST" bulbs?? and should be removed and replaced immediately. I did buy new bulbs ($90) but have yet to install them since the included bulbs work perfectly. I paid only $97 for the pair of headlights including all 4 bulbs!!? Fit, finish, and installation were OEM or better. They were also perfectly aimed straight out of the box. The light (illumination ) was crystal clear and drastically better than wasting money on polishing your yellowed and sun baked lights. One word of warning about SOME of the Chinese lights out there. A friend of mine ordered some from another onl
Great quality and service!
Edward
July 17, 2018
I have purchased at least 50 or more items from 1A and have never been dissatisfied. Great service, great quality and quick shipping. Overall a great company to deal with!!
New head lights
T
October 31, 2018
Before I ordered them I figured they wouldnt fix cause you know after market stuff can be made slightly cheaper but to my amazement they fit perfectly.
Subaru headlights
B
December 12, 2018
Wow, great job. They are a perfect fit. A 20 minute job.
Headlights arrived quickly. No BS.
Really happy customer!!
Great service
H
December 18, 2018
Product was delivered a day early and in great condition. It fit as advertised and at the best price I could find any where.
Works Great, Looks Great
D
March 10, 2019
When I decided to keep my 2002 Outback Wagon and fix the few things it needed, headlights were top of the list. I couldn't see at night and they looked terrible. They also made the car look old. The replacements were easy to install and look great--and the light they throw on the road is fantastic. I'm so glad I did this. Good price, too.
Perfect fit
E
April 3, 2019
The headlights were a perfect fit, and the installation video was accurate and very helpful.
It's like the Subaru had cataract surgery! Now the headlights are clear and bright.
Perfect fit!
M
April 4, 2019
The headlights on my Subaru Baja were yellowed and foggy. These replacement lights were a perfect fit and made the difference in visibility. Easy to install (only took a few minutes to remove the old ones and replace them). Thanks!!!
Good fit
C
May 8, 2019
My 2003 Subaru headlights looked slightly foggy and I could not see the light at night. Decided to take a chance on these replacements. Found videos on YouTube on how to change. These fit well and it was very easy to change. The light on the road at night is fantastic. I should have done this years ago. Very satisfied with parts so far after 30 days. Needed to adjust the positioning of the beam but that is expected. Was pleasantly surprised that the lamps were included. One bulb did burn out after 1 week, but that was an easy fix. Can't go wrong for 2 headlight assemblies for near $100. Parts were as exactly as described.
Fantastic Value
Dexter
July 29, 2019
These head lamps were a great value and shipped very rapidly. This is the real way to fix obscured headlamps correctly. I have subsequently purchased several more head lamp sets.
Perfect fit and great lights
K
September 24, 2019
The headlights installed easy and work awesome. Makes the from end look new.
Replacement headlights
Jeff
October 21, 2019
Perfect fit on my 2000 Subaru Outback; video on how to install was great and made the installation very easy.
Look Great, Bad Parts
B
January 12, 2020
As another reviewer stated, these headlights have faulty parts. The sockets in the indicator light blew the fuse instantly which takes out the taillights. I ended up putting the sockets from my original lights in and everything works fine.
great replacement headlight kit
Billy
March 4, 2020
Watched the installation video and the installation was a snap.
I was able to do this from my wheel chair.
Nice lights for a low price
RYAN
June 30, 2020
Great fit and factory look.
great fit
S
September 7, 2020
I watched the video and then decided to buy these headlights from 1A Auto. Could not be happier! Took all of 15 minutes to install and they look great. Highly recommend them.
Great lights
Isaac
September 30, 2020
Used these on my 2005 Turbo Baja. Fit great, look great, and work great.
Awesome
Joseph
March 20, 2021
Only buy parts from 1AAUTO no worries never return
Easy even for an auto illiterate like me!
Julie
March 22, 2021
The headlights fit my 2002 Subaru with perfection! The how to video was super easy to understand and while it took me a little longer than the video I managed to complete the switch in about 20 minutes! Ridiculous great lighting improvement!
Easton
August 21, 2021
Yes, I really liked these head lights.
Vince
August 31, 2021
Perfect fit and installation was quick and easy after watching the video.
Avoid - bad sockets
Eddie
October 19, 2021
Like others have said, this product uses inferior parts. This unit lasted 6 months and blew the fuses out in the Subaru. Tail lights stopped working and got a warning from the cops. Had to get mechanic to trace the problem back to bad sockets. Cost $250 to fix. Completely avoid this product unless you want to pay twice the cost to fix it when it messes up other electrical items.
Junk
Scott
December 1, 2021
There is something drastically wrong with this product as I too got pulled over as my taillights keep blowing fuses
Faulty product but works
Sharmake
December 30, 2021
Headlight looks good and came relatively fast. Only issue is that the rear tailights fuse keeps popping. Turns out my headlight sockets are bad and luckily kept the stock headlights and replaced it. Now it works just fine. If you don't have the old OEM factory headlight sockets, then please do not buy this unless they figure out when to fix it. But everything was just fine.
Cleotilde
October 7, 2022
Excellent product and good price.
Matt
October 25, 2022
Quick service, great price. Easy.
David
August 17, 2023
Fit is great, looks as good as new...
Recommend highly! Quality, value, fast shipping and about 5mins to install both left & right units. Thanks!
Kent
November 18, 2023
Very happy with my new headlights...regardless of the fact that new OEM units weren't even an option from my local dealership any longer. These replacements were/are a great value...MUCH cheaper I'm sure than a Subaru replacement would have cost me. After watching the provided installation video link...only about 5 mins long, took 2-3mins to remove & install each unit. Just one tool...10mm socket or box-end wrench(might add a min or two without the ratchet) to remove the 3 affixing bolts. To adjust the beams, likely needed, just requires an 8mm socket or box-end...adjust the long silver exposed-head stalk on the back of unit...turning clockwise moves the beam focus down, counter-clockwise raises. The covered-head silver stalk moves beam focus left or right. Great quality, brighter than my original units(even with my yearly lens de-clouding routine), awesome value and FAST shipping. I live in CA and paid for the cheapest shipping option...still got them unexpectedly fast. THANKS!!
Overall Amazing, But small issue!
Reese
December 8, 2023
These headlights looked amazing. Clean lens, great beam pattern, bright preinstalled bulbs. I would rate 5 stars but I had an issue with install. The passenger side side marker connectors blew the #5 fuse so I just used the connectors from my old headlight. Two simple swaps and bolted everything in, car looks brand new again and can see clearly at night again!
Marker and turn signal sockets are bad and will constantly burn the clearance/ tail light fuse. Swapped from the old headlight housing which fixed my issue for now. Housing lens is good and fit my 01 Outback.
Customer Q&A
Does not include bulbs. Where do I get replacement bulbs? One bulb is out.August 1, 2017
Delores D
10
Any auto parts store, or auto part section at a convince store. Like Walmart, Ralph's, Fred Meyer, ect.
August 1, 2017
Victoria R
10
Mine did come with bulbs however, you can always get replacement bulbs at any auto parts store
August 1, 2017
Edward D
10
Any auto store will have them. Replace all of them ... left and right low beams; let and right high beams.
August 1, 2017
Vincent R
10
My local auto parts store had what needed.
August 1, 2017
Dennis R
10
Any local auto parts store will stock bulbs, bring in the dead bulb and they will find the right one for you. I highly recommend you do not replace the existing bulb holder (plastic part that locks into the back of the headlight), The bulb holders that came with these headlights were poor quality and immediately blew out a fuse and a bulb. DO NOT USE the bulb holder that is shipped with these headlights.
August 1, 2017
Benjamin W
10
You may purchase bulbs at any local retailer. Our lights are not intended to include bulbs or sockets, and they are not covered in the warranty if you receive some with them as they would only be test bulbs and sockets.
August 1, 2017
Alex P
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