Clock light, how to replace? (2005MY Forester)

[Tannin]

Seems like a dumb question, but HTF do you replace the globe for the centre-console clock in a 2005MY Forester? I just can't see what you do to get in there, it's all just blank plastic moulding.

Anyone figured this out?

TIA

 

[Kevin]

This may help:

https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f77/2003-forester-clock-repair-25622/

I recommend these tools:

https://www.jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?keywords=th-2338&keyform=KEYWORD

 

[Tannin]

Briliant! Thanks Kevin.

 

[lefty]

If you have no luck with the dealer for a new bulb, get one from Jaycar. I think it's called a dash bulb and it's slightly bigger but will still fit. you need to strip the wire also.
The stock bulb will have a green condom, just unroll and put on the new bulb
The dealer may say that you will need to purchase a new clock assembly (yeah right!!)