Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWARNING SYSTEMSEYESIGHT SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)STEREO CAMERAREPLACEMENTREPLACEMENT OF LENS HOOD
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans
Replacement Of Lens Hood
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Replacement Of Lens Hood
CAUTION:
- Perform the operation in the room where there are less dust.
- During replacement, do not hold at the left and right cameras.
- During replacement, do not touch the terminals and circuit board.
- Do not apply any impact to the stereo camera. (Even the slightest shock will deviate the optical axis of the camera, resulting in the loss of normal operation of the camera.)
- Do not allow any tools to come in contact with the lens of the stereo camera and the lens filter on the lens hood.
- Do not clean the lens of the stereo camera and the lens filter on the lens hood.
- Replace the left and right lens hoods as a pair because the optical characteristics for both lens hoods must match.
- Wear clean nylon and vinyl glove. Do not wear cotton work glove to prevent dust or fiber from adhering to the lens hood.
- Before starting operation, discharge static electricity carried on body or clothes.
- Do not touch the lens of the stereo camera and the lens filter on the lens hood. If touched, replace the stereo camera and lens hood.
- After replacing the lens hood, perform adjustment and inspection of the stereo camera.
- Remove the stereo camera. < Ref. to REMOVALΒ , Stereo Camera. >
- Remove the lens hood.
- Remove the screws.
- Rotate the lens hood by 90 degrees and pull it out.
- Install lens hood in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the lens hood. The lens filter inside the hood may be tensioned, causing the lens filter to be broken.
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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.