Subaru Forester Brake light replacement

[@dakotawarren5115]

Ken, I had a really rough day and came home to find my fiancée upset because her brake light went out. Of course I had to fix it for her. Your demeanor in this video reminded me of when my grandfather used to teach me garage skills as a kid. Made my day a little easier. Thank you sir.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad to hear that it helped you..and more important I hope it save you both time and money

[@animeshmusic]

By a long shot the best video of this on the internet. Multiple angles, repeat steps, and no pushing a proprietary tool! Thank you sir!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that it help you. I hope it save you time and money..

[@iamsparks777]

Ken! Came to KZbin for the instructions for my 2015 Forester brake light. Great job dude ! 4 years ago I bet you didn’t think people would still be using your video. What I found interesting was that a few instructions say to pry the light housing out of a clip. But you clearly show it simply sliding off and back on the clip! Anyway. Well filmed, well edited clear instructions.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes and Thank you for letting me know that it is still helping people..I always hope that it would save people time and Money..

[@justmont6635]

I’ve had to watch this video many times for my 2015 Forester. It seems like the brake lights go out a lot.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@justmont6635 Funny you should say that..I had to change my Brake light bulb again this weekend. I was disappointed that it didn't last longer!!! UGH!!

[@stlawrencefisherman]

Thank you for this simple and straight forward tutorial video! Your instructions were well paced and very helpful. It made it very easy for me, when I had to change out my brake light bulb for the first time on my 2010 Forester.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great so glad to hear that it helps people..and I hope it saves them time and Money

[@paulfranklin899]

Didn't know what to do when my Brake light went out. saw your video and thought that looks easy...went and bought one and replace it in less then an hour..Wonderful instructions, easy to follow and I'm feeling pretty good!! Thanks Ken for the instructions

[@Backyardprojectguy]

you bet..Glad to help

[@creativehorsequeen]

This is extremely helpful. I'm at college in a completely different state than my parents, and I have no clue how to do anything car related. Thank you very much.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great to hear that this video helped you...Good luck with the rest of your projects..(But study hard so in the future you can make a boat load of money and hire people to do it...LOL )

[@Techedship54]

I got my Subaru back about 3 years ago and your video still helps me to this day! Thank you man🙏

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad it could help..I hope its saving you both time and money

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

This was the most helpful of all instructions I've seen so far , except I did take the tip to slide a thin strap behind the mechanism to assist with sliding it out, because there is no way of obtaining a good hold on it. Maybe if I wore better grip gloves it wold work, but the strap behind it made it really easy. No need for wedging it open with some tool. Replacing the bulb and sliding it all back in again was the easiest. No problem. Thank you for the demo. With my 2014 Forester approaching 10 years and this is the first time I had to replace a bulb in the rear, I am now thinking of replacing all of them soon. Considering how easy the whole process is, I won't be delaying it much longer either. Thanks again.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great so glad to hear that it help you

[@ChristianLemon]

Super helpful. Great instruction. I was able to change both in less than 15 minutes. Thank you very much.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that it saved you both TIME and MONEY....Thanks for sharing that

[@Shellok123]

Thank you Steve Kerr !!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

ha ha.. well said

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@willyrockbags738 👃

[@abrahamwoods82]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anniela9289]

This video is gold! From the type of bulb to the size of ratchet, removal with the clip caution and the bulb removal I was able to do it all in one go - by myself! THANK YOU! 💐

[@livefreeordie5534]

Thank you from Assachussettes.😅 I wonder why I bought a repair book, sometimes. God bless you and your family. So simple. Your info is better than the 28 buck book i just bought. Thank you again. 🙏

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thank you for the kind words. So glad to hear that it helps people save time and money. After all, That is what it is all about..

[@collegedan]

Simple, straight forward, and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thank you for your comment.So glad to hear it helps someone..That's what it is all about....I appreciate that..

[@DouglasDC3AK]

Bought 2 bulbs for $9.00. Followed these instructions and easily replaced bulb in about 5 minutes. Saved me a bundle.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that..That what these video are for....To help people save MONEY and TIME...Thanks for sharing that..

[@davidrogers252]

After watching this I could not believe how easy it was. Thanks for showing us..

[@29cancerian]

Thank you! I changed the rear brake light bulb on my 2012 Forester in minutes thanks to your video. I did need a plastic putty knife to pop the mechanism out. Who knows what my mechanic would have charged. 🙏🏻🙌🏻🪛

[@Backyardprojectguy]

That’s very cool to hear. So glad the video helped you. Thanks for sharing that. And good luck with your next project

[@ragansmith8312]

Afer I watched this, the job was easy, thank you for showing us how easy it can be. Saved me a lot of money from the dealership

[@rogersomers6979]

Once I watched this video and followed instructions, I had it done in no time with no problems, Thanks man

[@mickeyfry7689]

I DID IT. It was so easy. Thanks for showing me this. It was so easy

[@pamelaspooner8335]

What a sweetheart you are to make this video! Thank you so much - you have a servant's heart. I will do this myself instead of paying my great mechanic who I save for the hard stuff! We seniors must economise so this is an extra thank you for the economic aspect.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad it can help you...Things are easy if you know what you are doing..Good luck with your project..and thanks for the comment

[@pamelaspooner8335]

Back from the store, summoned up my courage, and it's done! I did have to work a bit to get the assembly disengaged from the car but by putting my weight against it, I could then push it off laterally. If that makes sense?! Can't thank you enough, Ken.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@pamelaspooner8335 ..Glad it worked out well..Thats what it is all about..helping people!!!..now can you pass it forward??

[@wdhayes42]

Worked fine on a 2010 Forester. Comments talking about getting the unit loose by rocking it many times (and not breaking the plastic clip, too) were most useful. My 3/8 inch ratchet didn't work on the bolts (didn't have the metric), but a big vice-grip pliers did get it started enough to use the Phillips head screwdriver. Thanks!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

The tricks of the trade..Those are the things that really help us..

[@madeautonomous]

Watched this to help change breaklight for mom’s car and saved her $80. I recommend using the nut driver ($12) much easier too. Thank you!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks for the comment..So glad it helped you

[@juxtapoix]

just changed both brake lights on my '12 forester and your instructions were perfect. screwdriver didn't budge the screw portion of bolt, so went to socket wrench and they came off like nothing. job took 5 min.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So cool to hear that it help you..Thanks for sharing that...and god luck with your future projects, It amazing how easy things are when you know what you are doing!!

[@juxtapoix]

@@Backyardprojectguy so easy and rewarding. been learning as much as I can about my subaru and have been doing most the work myself with help from videos like this. thank you for the content.

[@anthonysheriton4769]

You were right. the hardest thing about doing this job was finding the replacement bulb. you direction made it easy and simple

[@dennisbentley696]

After watching this the job was so easy..Thanks for showing us how easy it can be..

[@richardbrown8072]

Followed you video and was done in less then a half hour..Saved me money and time..Thank you sir..!!

[@sabaticl]

Thx Ken! I did both my Forester brake lights when one finally went at 8yo, and I had to careful insert a flathead screwdriver in fabric on the front side of the assembly to goose em both out, then easy peasy.

[@samcassidy6407]

Perfect Ken..I changed mine in no time at all thanks to your help..

[@planoform]

Bought my bulbs on eBay. LEDs. I ended up bending one of the pins in the bulb socket trying to get it in. Had to make a little hook from a paper clip to pull it back out. Then got the new bulb in. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this myself!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great idea with the paperwork..Its always seen to be something new that we learn each time we do this..Thanks for sharing that

[@trs80model14]

Nice video, well explained, good pacing - great video. As others have commented, don't touch the bulb and the job is easier with a 10mm socket esp if one's Soob is not as clean and pristine as yours is :) Your assembly popped right off, if it's cold and snowy out it can be much, much harder to get the assembly off the car esp. the first time.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Well said, thanks for adding that...

[@walterking2347]

Thank you ken, you made this job so easy..I did it in 10 minutes watching the video as it went along. Well detail..Love it

[@jenniferp1917]

Thank you! And especially, thanks for telling us what size socket to get! That's a real timesaver!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Happy to help!

[@tsmithnm69]

Love the Lab on the left side of the video. Video was SUPER helpful!!! it is an easy replacement. Thank you for doing it!!!!!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Always glad to hear that it helps people..That's what it is all about

[@nelsonhill7759]

Well done, simple and easy instructions, I did it in less them 10 minutes, took me longer to clean up and put away all my tools.

[@emmakateb]

This was so helpful thank you so much!!!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad it help...Good luck with your projects going forward

[@waynedixon2246]

Wow..that was so easy...Your directions were right on...Thanks

[@christopherknight3737]

Thank you so much for your fantastic video. Followed your precise instructions and they worked flawlessly!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that the video helped you..That's what it is all about..Helping people saving Time and Money..Thanks for the comment and letting me know!!Good luck with other projects going forward.

[@theadventurelore]

Nice and sweet and short, thanks for not rambling for 10 minutes before getting into it

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Good luck with your project. Hope the video helped

[@theunclejesusshow8260]

This was right on time and the best instruction video. Thanks for showing the details twice👍👍👍

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad to hear that it helped you..Thanks for the comment

[@theunclejesusshow8260]

@@Backyardprojectguy I actually just changed both sides. The hardest thing for me was pulling the side panel up and off. But I got it off and back on without breaking anything🤩👍

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@theunclejesusshow8260 ...Glad to hear all went well!!!...and on to your next project!!

[@Dajmahal1]

Thank you for making this video. Helped me to not over think the situation of brake lights not working.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Cool..Thanks for letting me know..So Glad it can help people..

[@derekkelly3399]

Oh my goosh, you made this so easy for me. Easy to follow direction and no extra B.S. right to the point

[@leonardrodriguez1501]

Thanks so much for this video. I was so sure that's how that piece came off, but I have a real bad habit of breaking things when applying any kind of force to them. Seeing you pull the cover off without breaking it let me know I was right and just had to pull that little bit harder.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Its always hard to know and judge when to put more force on something without breaking it..

[@cajunstix]

My bolts were rusted out, used a 10mm wrench. Super easy thanks for the tutorial.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yep!!! Rust can be a pain in the but, or a killer with our projects

[@billregan1981]

Thanks for this. I was looking for a way to remove the plastic clip inside, didn’t realize it just slid off!

[@ArrowheadAcre.5]

Thank you! Changed mine in less than 5 minutes after watching!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks for sharing that ..Love to hear that it help you..Help you save time and money!!

[@LostUndertheSky]

Thanks bro, you saved me about a hundred dollars getting it replaced by myself

[@Backyardprojectguy]

That's what I like to hear...That it helped someone..Thanks for sharing the comment

[@robertlane7443]

Good instructions and good camera shots explaining each move..

[@trock8930]

Thanks for sharing this simple to understand tutorial. Now I can save a trip, and money!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that it helped you..

[@JordanHenderson-du1ly]

nicely done, well detailed, nice job making this look so simple

[@ronaldmclain6884]

That was so easy, I followed your directions to the letter..It took maybe 15 minutes..

[@docdale852]

Gave me the courage to tackle this. Easy Peasy. Thanks for the help.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks for the nice comment..I appreciate that

[@neishabruns6324]

Thank you so much for doing this video! Super informative for at home changes😊

[@henrywild2166]

You make it look so easy. I love it. Thanks

[@abigailmurphy4258]

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[@michaelscaravillo4487]

Steve great step by step and I love the instant replay! Thank you

[@Backyardprojectguy]

You Bet..Thanks for the comment..Its nice to know that it helps..

[@robertmunroe3976]

Well done Sir. I’ve never seen such a complete video!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thank you for the comment..I appreciate the kind words

[@LarryGriffen]

had to watch this again to double check my work..perfect!!!..well detail

[@bretcales6806]

Love your detail, so easy when you know what your doing!!!

[@scottjameson7247]

great detail, easy to follow with back up video..Thats how you do a How to video...well done my friend

[@robertlipsey6056]

That’s exactly the information I need for my 2010 Forrester. Good job. 👍

[@Backyardprojectguy]

You Bet...Glad to hear that it could help..

[@amandarineer2995]

Thanks for this video! I was able to change my brake light in less than 10 minutes!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

very cool I love to hear that it helped someone..And I hope it saved you time and MONEY..

[@KMG6O3]

Thank you so much for your video! Saved me a trip to my mechanic's for a simple job even I could do myself 👍🏻

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great..glad it could help you!!

[@raybuck8260]

Thanks Ken. You do a great job explaining the process.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks for the comment so glad it help you

[@chriswatkins1919]

never knew it was so simple....thanks for sharing..

[@viniciusmaltauro]

Still helpful in 2023! Thanks for it =)

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks for the up dated comment...Good luck with your projects going forward!!

[@mikebriton2449]

Always looks easy when you know what you are doing...Thumbs up

[@onlide]

Looks easy enough, I will give it a try instead of taken it to a dealer...Thanks for showing us...Hitting Thumbs up

[@sarahaldrich7244]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that you took the time to make this video!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad it could help

[@robertwillard5915]

I love that you make it look so easy.....

[@adrisypin9149]

thanks so much, ken! i stumbled on your channel through this video and i'm hooked! i love your videos, you're so helpful and provide such a calming atmosphere. great content, keep being you!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad you can enjoy the channel and I hope some of the videos can help you.. Thanks again

[@georgetommila5425]

One of the best done self-help videos I have used

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@georgetommila5425 Thanks again..I appreciate the comment..So glad it help you

[@wade2361]

Thanks for posting this. Made the job easy!

[@sahanrohanatilaka7441]

Thank you for making this video. You explained the process really well. I also appreciate your video editing, especially going over and zooming into hard to see areas.

[@emilybraman2497]

Thanks! I’ve been putting this off and your video was so much help.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks, Always glad to hear that it helped some one. and I hope it save you time and Money!!

[@markgardiner1767]

Good on you Ken.Thats was exactly the info I was looking for our 2012 Forester. Thanks for sharing that👌

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad to hear that it help you and saved you time and Money

[@clayjone2071]

I never dreamed it could be so easy...Even I could do that.....WOW thanks..

[@michaelbaker3007]

well detailed..you made it easy to do..Thanks Ken

[@AlanGlassman]

This really helped, you made it so easy..Thank you my new friend

[@luz20650]

So helpful thanks!! Going to look up my lightbulb number in the manual now.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Go luck with your project..

[@luz20650]

@@Backyardprojectguy it worked! Mine is a 2016 so the slide part was a bit different but it came off with a little effort.

[@manauryreyes7262]

Thank you Sir, this video is appreciated!! & very helpful! even years later! 😃👍

[@Backyardprojectguy]

You bet..so glad to hear that it helps you....

[@josephhenningful]

Thanks for sharing @Ken, it helped me out.

[@doug_d]

Yesterday, dealer wanted $56 for this 5 minute fix. I figured if it wasn't self-explanatory, the solution would be on youtube, and declined. However, I was always led to understand that halogen bulbs shouldn't be handled with bare hands, something about skin oils causing hot spots on the glass and premature failure. Since the pack of Sylvania 7443LL had several icons on the back, one of which was apparently gloves, I erred on the side of caution. I had no metric sockets, and found neither a 3/8 nor a 7/16 workable. I found the top screw to be overtightened (on the other taillight, too), but a large blunt tip Phillips bit got them both loose unscathed with some tenacity. I would also recommend first masking off the bumper cover below the taillight assembly. Once it was detached and hanging down, the sharp inner edge of the black plastic housing made some light scratches in the paint. Probably removable with polishing compound, but more trouble than some painter's tape and newspaper.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Well said...In all my projects, I have always found something that didn't go just right..

[@sdebois1977]

I was beginning to think i was the only orher 2012 on the road. thank you so much. I'm now subscribing.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Glad I could help

[@lisakelly4749]

Looks pretty easy..thanks for showing me this

[@pamelaoedekerk]

IT WAS SO EASY! YOU MADE IT SOM EASY! THANK YOU!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Always glad to hear that it help someone..Thanks for sharing that

[@garygore1]

Great camera work and demo -thanks

[@Backyardprojectguy]

I hope it helped you save time and Money!!😀

[@jamesallen215]

That look very easy, Thanks for showing it to us

[@LarryGriffen]

You made it so easy for me, Thank you

[@andrewbonden3034]

You make this look so easy,,thanks

[@CashBully-bp7ks]

Thx man and good luck this upcoming season!!!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thank you my good man..Thanks for the comment..I hope it helped you save time and money

[@wallacecoleman8336]

Now that looks easy..thanks for showing us that....I liked

[@TheFirstVonGunther]

Thanks, man. Well put together instructions.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks..I appreciate the comment

[@KB-hs7vh]

Thank you Ken! This was so helpful! 💖💖💖

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks for the comment..So glad it could help you

[@hankhampton2798]

You make it look so easy..nice job

[@patrickzalewski6111]

Thank You. Excellent video. I watched, I changed, I saved some money. Thanks again.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad to hear that..Thanks for letting me know

[@ronscroll6547]

nice job on this so simple I feel that I could do it

[@ericrobinson5664]

Great video, perfect description…thanks so much!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

so glad it could help

[@lesliebrennan3351]

Thanks... very helpful even to a retired former jet engine mechanic 😂

[@Backyardprojectguy]

ha ha thanks for the comment,, Glad it helped you

[@paulfranklin3555]

You make it look so easy..I would be afraid to try

[@jliscorpio]

Thanks for the tips. Wouldn't have known otherwise!

[@baburejaz]

Excellent educational videos Thanks for your time efforts and support

[@Backyardprojectguy]

So glad when it can help someone..Thanks for the comment...

[@keithlong2586]

How easy was that...Thanks for sharing this information.