Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 457

Maintenance tips 451
& When checking or servicing in the engine compartment
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CAUTION
. Do not touch the engine cover while checking the components in the engine compartment . Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the cover and result in an unexpected injury .
. Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down completely . Doing so may result in a burn or other injury . Note that the oil filter becomes very hot when the engine is running and remains hot for some time after the engine has stopped .
& When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
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WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous . Keep your fingers , hands , clothing , hair and tools away from the cooling fan , drive belt and any other moving engine parts . Removing rings , watches and ties is advisable .
11-3 . Maintenance tips
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Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs .
& Removing and reinstalling clips
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! Removing clips
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There are several types of clips used for your vehicle .
! Type A clips
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Maintenance and service
1 . Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised .
2 . Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage .
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