2008-2013 Subaru Forester Cabin Air Filter Replacement

ID: 115352

Description: Cabin air filter inspection is recommended...

Steps:

1. Ensure the vehicle is shut off with the key removed from the ignition before you begin.
2. Open the glovebox located on the passenger side.

3. Unhook the glovebox retention arm from the side of the glovebox by squeezing the clip together with your fingertips, and prying the arm off the lower connection point only.
4. Gently push the arm up and half way in to prevent accidental breakage.

5. Starting on either the left or right side, insert screwdriver blade tip into the small catch ramp until it releases.
6. Repeat inserting screwdriver blade tip on opposite side of glovebox and catch ramp until both sides are released and glovebox falls freely open.

7. Remove the glovebox by pulling horizontally away from its (C shaped) hinge points.

8. Open door to filter compartment to access filter.
9. Remove filter media.
10. Note orientation of filter for reinsertion.