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:
In the following case, user recognition may
not be possible and “User recognition
stopped” may be displayed.
There is an object blocking the camera.
Remove the obstacle and follow the
reference procedure to perform user recognition
again.
Refer to “Repeat facial scan”...
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires’
service lives and is essential for
good running performance. Check
and, if necessary, adjust the pressure
of each tire and the spare (if
equipped) at least once a month
and before any long journey...