Subaru Forester: Replacing an air filter - Air filtration system - Climate control - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

2. Remove the air filter.

2. Remove the air filter.

3. Replace the air filter element with a

3. Replace the air filter element with a new one.

The arrow mark on the filter must

The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.

5. Close the glove box.

6. LABEL installation
(1) Fill out the information on the service label (small).

1) Service label

1) Service label

(2) Attach the service label to the driver’s side door pillar.

1) Caution label

1) Caution label

(3) Attach the caution label next to the air filter as shown in the illustration.

    Air filtration system
    Replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule as follows. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditio ...

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