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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (INTAKE INDUCTION (H4DOTC))AIR CLEANER CASEINSTALLATION
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans
Air Cleaner Case: Installation
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install the air cleaner case bracket to the vehicle.
Tightening torque:Β
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β
- Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the vehicle and to the air cleaner case bracket.
Tightening torque:Β
Bolt (A)Β
6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)Β
Nut (B)Β
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β
- Set the air cleaner element to the air cleaner case (front), and install the air cleaner case (rear).NOTE: When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
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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.