Which way does the 2019 Forester cabin filter go?
The arrow mark must point up.
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2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Forester cabin filter is behind the glove box. The arrow on the filter must point up. No part number and no mile are printed in this book.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Arrow | The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. |
| Removal | Pull the glove box out horizontally and remove the hinge. Push in the four stoppers to unlock, then slowly pull the filter 0.4 in (1 cm) from the housing. Pull the rest out by gently tilting the front side downward. |
| Interval | The Warranty and Maintenance Booklet was not read, so no mile is stated. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Forester owner's manual. The page that was read is publication A8240BE-B, file MSA5M1902B. The same index also lists A8240BE-A and MSA5M1902A. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: 2019 Forester owner's manual. The page that was read is publication A8240BE-B, file MSA5M1902B. The same index also lists A8240BE-A and MSA5M1902A. Mile charts live in the separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet, which was not read. (opens in a new tab), Subaru Corporation, published 2018-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow | The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. | Air filtration caution |
| Removal | Pull the glove box out horizontally and remove the hinge. Push in the four stoppers to unlock, then slowly pull the filter 0.4 in (1 cm) from the housing. Pull the rest out by gently tilting the front side downward. | Air filtration system |
| Interval | The Warranty and Maintenance Booklet was not read, so no mile is stated. | Maintenance schedule reference |
Pull the glove box out horizontally. Push in the four stoppers, then pull the filter 0.4 in and tilt the front side down to remove it.
The arrow mark must point up. Reinstall the glove box and connect the damper shaft.
The engine air cleaner is on the engine air filter guide.
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Cabin air filter
Install with the arrow pointing up. No part number is printed.
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The arrow mark must point up.
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