Subaru Forester: Cargo area cover (if equipped) / To remove the front cover and cover housing
To remove the front cover
- Push the front cover to the right side
and shorten the bar.
- Remove the front cover.
To remove the cover housing
- Rewind the cover.

- Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten it.
- Take it off the retainer.
CAUTION
For models with a reclining rear
seatback, when reclining, ..
The cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.
Pull the strap to open the center part of
the cargo floor lid, and then remove the lid...
Other information:
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.
Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming...
WARNING
Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly
flush the exposed area
with water immediately. Get medical
help if the fluid has entered
your eyes...