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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Battery: Service and Repair
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable after disconnecting the ground (-) cable of battery.

2. Remove the flange nuts from battery rods, and then take off the battery holder.
3. Remove the battery.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf.m, 2.5 ft.lb)
NOTE:
- Clean the battery cable terminals, and then apply grease to retard formation of corrosion.
- Connect the positive (+) cable of battery and then the ground (-) cable of battery.
1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable after disconnecting the ground (-) cable of battery.
2. Remove the flange nuts from battery rods, and then take off the battery holder.
3. Remove the battery.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf.m, 2.5 ft.lb)
NOTE:
- Clean the battery cable terminals, and then apply grease to retard formation of corrosion.
- Connect the positive (+) cable of battery and then the ground (-) cable of battery.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.