Tail light replacement (center piece) on Subaru Outback

[@russellchevrette8467]

This video sets the gold standard for clarity, brevity, pace and "to the point." All I need to do now is find a replacement part. You have saved me several hours of trying to figure this out on my own.

[@Park2King]

I have a back light cover assembly with a migrating crack that I have been 'fixing' using super glue down the crack hoping that it won't break in half while I still have the car (2000 Subaru Legacy Wagon). I know exactly how that light bulb and bulb assembly got so bad and that is because of water leaking into the light fixture area from a poorly sealed assembly (or in your case that busted out piece of plastic). Now that I know how to remove the entire assembly, I may just go and replace the missing or damaged seals with new material to stop the leaks, but a good idea when replacing any bulb in your car is to dab a little dielectric grease on both the bulb and inside the bulb holder. It's a cheap and effective way to protect the electrical connection from moisture and rust and makes replacing a bulb so much easier.

[@MikeSmith-hz1wf]

Very useful video with clear explanation easy to follow, thank you. Took about an hour and a half, including putting away my tools afterwards. Only problem is that the (well) used replacement cracked in the same place within 3 days, so now I'm having to bite the bullet and fit a new replacement (a lot more than $500 AUD, but I don't like a wet trunk). Strangely the crack opens when cold and closes when hot, perhaps I should have fitted the replacement on a cold day!

[@TheMoojoo0]

Oh man, I really appreciate that this video exists. I've been staring at my busted taillight for months because it seemed so intimidating, but this looks super simple!

[@benjamin548]

Thank you, you made the process to pick and pull so much faster and with confidence.

[@Bikerman2022]

Thanks for putting this up. I couldn't believe that there would be a clip on YT. I'm comfortable doing my own maintenance but geez it's good to have a video to follow!

[@seamusxray11b]

Thanks so much! Very confused by any thumbs down. This video made it incredibly easy to replace the rear light panel on the outback.

[@jimm9776]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@coreymills1520]

Bravo thanks for that well laid out instruction video keep up the good work my friend

[@webmonkees]

well, same thing, down to the bulb in the same condition, socket rusted. I got the taillamp from one in better shape and free extra bulbs :) The center seems just cosmetic, previous owner backed into the hatch..

[@MontyRoyal963]

Dude, you rock!

[@michaelschnittker7388]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@isaacmountan4365]

Does the center piece light up as well? Or is it just decoration?

[@renmamu]

excelente saludos desde chile

[@veelyteelpoderdelagua8060]

thanks for this great video!! where can I get this tail plate replacement? for my subaru?

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

I would start by checking local junk yards, car-part.com is a good website for that, another option is ebay - plenty of used stuff on there

[@shellcracker18]

I just picked up the sedan version. Does the Subaru name light up? Or just for looks

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

I dont believe so (it's been a while). That would be cool though, if it did

[@beckers1330]

No it does not light up, just for looks

[@costcocombopizza8229]

Unfortunately no. Replaced mine a while ago due to hole on it that was covered by a sticker

[@trapps75]

Self taught fixing cars or schooling

[@MeganMichelleTimeLapses]

What’s the name of that piece??

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

Center tail light assembly, or tailgate mounted light assembly

[@MeganMichelleTimeLapses]

@@MakeItEasyMechanic thank you !!

[@MarcoFerryband]

Quien vende estos focos traseros???

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

local junk yards (car-part.com), ebay

[@russellmulvihill157]

Doesn't look difficult at all. I went to order the assembly from the local Subaru dealership, they wanted 500 Dollars.

[@josephsodje8573]

Please where can I buy centre tail light for Subaru 04 model

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

Try junk yards in your local area. If you live in the US car-part.com is a good website. Also ebay has used parts sometimes