Subaru Forester: Replacing key battery / Replacing battery of access key fob
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent

- Release button
- Emergency key
- Take out the emergency key.

- Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.

- Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.

- Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.

- Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
CAUTION
Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmitter
when replacing the battery.
Before replacing the battery, remove
any static electricity.
Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the ..
Battery: Button battery CR1620 or
equivalent
Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth. Open the key head using a
flat-head screwdriver...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
Jack
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench
The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc.
are stored in your vehicle...
Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise...