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:
Total time in conjunction with the trip
meter
Total time in conjunction with the ignition
switch
This display shows the total time that the
engine was stopped by the Auto Start Stop
system in the following ways.
Total time in conjunction with the trip
meter: Displays the total time that the
engine was stopped by the Auto Start Stop
system, from the last time the currently
displayed trip meter was reset until the
current time...
Favorite screen (display example)
This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.
The engine coolant temperature is
displayed.
The engine oil temperature is
displayed.
The average vehicle speed is
displayed...