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2017 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4•AWD•CVT•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

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electrical

Airbag - Side Torque Specs

for 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Critical

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Connector Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Critical

Clean contact surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Seat Mounting Bolts

Critical

Safety critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Side Airbag Module Bolts

Critical

Torx

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Terminal Bolts

Critical

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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