Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Maintenance tips
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
Type A clips

- Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised.
- Remove the clips with a flat-head
screwdriver using leverage.
- Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
Type B clips

- Pull out the center portion of the clip
using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in
the illustration.
- Pull the protruded center portion to
remove the entire body of the clip.
Type C clips

- Turn the clip counterclockwise using a
Phillips screwdriver until the center portion
of the clip is raised.
- Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.
Reinstalling clips

Type A clips

Type B clips

Type C clips
Insert the clip without the center portion
first and then push the center portion of the
clip into the hole.
CAUTION
Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal...
Other information:
Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light (type
A)
Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light (type
B)
If the operational conditions are not met
when the vehicle is stopped, the engine
will not stop and the Auto Start Stop No
Activity Detected indicator light will illuminate...
Seat position forward/backward control switchTo adjust the
seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or
backward.
Seat cushion angle control switchTo adjust the seat cushion
angle, pull up
or push down the front end of the control
switch...