2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EI-45
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Rear Quarter Trim
19.Rear Quarter Trim
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear seat. <Ref. to SE-13, REMOV-
AL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the side sill rear cover.
3) Remove the rear ra

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Sun Visor
20.Sun Visor
A: REMOVAL
Remove the mounting screws then detach sun vi-
sor (A) and hook (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00074
(A

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EI-47
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Roof Trim
21.Roof Trim
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the clip, use great care not to 
damage the roof trim. 
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Rear Gate Trim
22.Rear Gate Trim
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the clips or their holes.
Remove the rear gate inner handle (A) from rear gate
and then detac

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Floor Mat
23.Floor Mat
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front seats. <Ref. to SE-6, REMOV-
AL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to SE-13,
REMOVAL, Rear Seat.>
3

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Luggage Floor Mat
24.Luggage Floor Mat
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the back mat of rear seat backrest.
2) Remove the clips, then detach the rear floor mats
and boxes.
B: INSTALLA

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Instrument Panel Center Compartment
25.Instrument Panel Center 
Compartment
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Insert a flat tip screwdriver, and t

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Heat Shield Cover
26.Heat Shield Cover
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT HEAT SHIELD COVER
Loosen the four bolts to remove front heat shield cover.
2. CENTER HEAT SHIELD COVER
Loosen th