Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a fourth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018) Subaru Forester can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement battery part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your Subaru Forester (or upgrade them both to brighter LED units), check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left of this paragraph.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the overhead housing attached to the headliner of your Subaru Forester (or upgrade it to a brighter LED bulb), take a look at my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb in the sun visor of your fourth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Subaru Forester SUV (or upgrade it to a brighter LED unit), check out my DIY steps for the procedure (including the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the A/C system in your Subaru Forester hasn't been working as well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty, you probably need to clean or change the cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your Subaru Forester, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Take a look at my DIY directions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Courtesy Step Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out courtesy step light bulb located at the bottom of the plastic interior door panels in your Subaru Forester (or upgrade them to brighter LED units), check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement light bulb part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Wiper Blade Change

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the back windshield window of your fourth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Subaru Forester SUV, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade size in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate cargo area door of your Subaru Forester (or you'd like to upgrade them both to brighter LED units), check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left side of this paragraph.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

The tail light housings on a Subaru Forester contain the brake, rear turn signal, reverse and side marker light bulbs.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in your Subaru Forester, check out my DIY tutorial (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window of your Subaru Forester during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element for the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder motor in a fourth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Subaru Forester should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced at least every 2 to 3 years depending on your driving conditions.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, with the compatible replacement filter part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your Subaru Forester is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay fuse box or the interior passenger compartment electrical panel.

Take a look at my DIY directions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left side of this paragraph.

12V Car Battery Change

If you've been having trouble starting the engine in your Subaru Forester on a cold morning and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Spark Plugs Change

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a 4th generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Subaru Forester with the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder boxer engine can last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked well before that mileage.

Click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left to view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers).

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a Subaru Forester contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal, DRL (daytime running lamp) and the front side marker light bulbs.

Check out my DIY directions for changing a burnt out headlight bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

FB25 Belt Change

If you've been hearing a chirping or squealing sound coming from the engine bay of your Subaru Forester, you probably need to change the serpentine accessory belt for the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder boxer motor.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

FB25 Oil & Filter Change

The best way to keep your Forester running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the FB25 2.5 liter four cylinder boxer engine.

To view my DIY steps for the procedure (with the compatible replacement filter part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a squeaking, screeching or grinding noise coming from the front end of your fourth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) Subaru Forester when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads.

Check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear disc brake pads on a Subaru Forester tend to last twice as long as the front pads or about 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure, with the compatible replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.