Subaru Forester Quiz
Maintenance and service

Turbo models

In this manual: Maintenance and service
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. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct.

1) Connector

1) Connector
2) Clip

2. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case.

3. Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case cover.

4. Open the air cleaner case cover and

4. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element.

5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case and case cover with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element.

6. If the air cleaner case has been

6. If the air cleaner case has been removed, insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Subaru Forester quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.