Subaru Forester: Replacing key battery / Replacing transmitter battery
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.

- Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.

- Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.

Negative (−) side facing up
- Replace the old battery with a new
battery making sure to install the new
battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
- Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
- Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
- Refit the removed half of the key head.
Other information:
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
Always properly maintain the engine
exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle...
When maintenance and service are required,
it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this section
on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU...