Subaru Forester Quiz
Climate control

Replacing an air filter

In this manual: Climate control
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14General information — 1Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 77Keys and doors — 169Climate control — 54Audio — 189Interior equipment — 38Starting and operating — 85Driving tips — 49In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 17Maintenance and service — 103Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

(3) Pull out the glove box.

2. Remove the air filter.

2. Remove the air filter.

3. Replace the air filter element with a

3. Replace the air filter element with a new one.

The arrow mark on the filter must

The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft.

5. Close the glove box.

6. LABEL installation
(1) Fill out the information on the service label (small).

1) Service label

1) Service label

(2) Attach the service label to the driver’s side door pillar.

1) Caution label

1) Caution label

(3) Attach the caution label next to the air filter as shown in the illustration.

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