2021 Subaru Forester Owner’s Manual — Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs.

There are several types of clips used for your vehicle.

Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.

Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.

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Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Pull out the center portion of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

Pull the protruded center portion to remove the entire body of the clip.

Turn the clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised.

Remove the entire clip by pulling it up.

Type A clips

Type B clips

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Type C clips

Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole.