How to Remove a Subaru Forester Front Fender & Antenna
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2013
- Video tutorial on how to remove the front fender on a Subaru Forester. This procedure applies to the models between the years 1997-2002. This also includes how to remove the antenna on the fender which was equipped on the older model Subaru Foresters. The same procedure can be applied to the driver's side fender as well. This particular tutorial was done on a 1999 Subaru Forester.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-10mm 3/8" driver socket
-penetrating oil
-3/8" drive ratchet
-nylon trim tool
-phillips screwdriver
-3/8" drive 6" and 3" extension
-tape
-adjustable wrench
-standard/flat screwdriver
Procedure:
-start by opening the hood on your vehicle
-when removing any bolts, they can be fragile so take extra care when removing them and also use the assistance of penetrating oil if needed
-remove the three 10mm bolts on the top side of the fender under the hood
-next remove the 10mm bolt located in the door jamb at the top corner of the fender, around the door mirror area
-remove the small plastic clip within the fender holding on the plastic body molding on the fender
-continue to gently pull the plastic moulding back with the assistance of a nylon trim tool, it does have double faced tape holding it to the fender, along with a small plastic clip
-next pull the plastic back, it does have a certain amount of flexibility to access the one 10mm bolt behind the plastic moulding
-remove the parking light, it is held in with a phillips screw on the top just above the headlight
-pull the parking light out, then pop back the plastic trim under the headlight
-remove the 10mm located right behind the plastic headlight trim piece
-pulling the fender liner slightly out on the front side of the fender, remove the one 10mm bolt holding the bumper to the fender.
-to remove the antenna mast use a wrench
-next move the chrome four slotted nut
-carefully remove the fender from the vehicle
-sometimes applying tape to the door edge will help protect the paint
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Perfect how to video. Thorough instruction with high quality narrative. Thanks
You're very welcome and thank you for the feedback :)
I like how you pointed out the hidden bolts after you removed it. Thanks!
Glad to help out and don't forget to subscribe :)
Man, what an educational and valuable video. Thanks for your efforts.
Top notch job! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you for this, I've been trying to find a video on how to push my fender foward because it's catching on the door and made the job so much easier (I did this on my 03 forester xt.)
No problem and thank you for the feedback :)
This is simply great. Gives me the courage to actually do it...Cheers!
Thanks for sharing ! Excellent diy instructional, very informative.
Came here just to figure out how to fix the headlight mounding! Thanks so much dude.
Glad I could help!
Great explanation and How-to video, thank you for this!
Excellent and concise tutorial!
Thank you :)
Excellent detail. Thanks.
Great video. Thanks!
Very useful and detailed. Thanks alot.
Excellent and thank you!
Peka Mikush thank you for the presentation
Very well explained 🤙
Thank you!
very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback!
Awesome video! I have the same type dent on the same right fender on mine lol Thanks!
Thank you :)
How do you tighten the chrome antenna nut to put it back on?
very nice tutorial
Thank you!
very nice video! thanks.
Thank you!
Any suggestions on taking out the top 10MM bolt if it keeps spinning? Would love some advice. Thanks!
+Adrian Nedelec Sounds like it's stripped. You can either pop a standard screwdriver under the head or use pliers to pull up on the head.
I have a 2005 subaru forester I need to replace front passenger fender does that work for mine as well . I really enjoyed your video thanks for that
Yes it should be the same procedure and no problem, always happy to help :)
will this process work on a 2003 luxury model?
Outstanding!
Thank you :)
Perfect explanatory instructions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sit 🤯🫡🫡🫡
Glad it was helpful!
Great thanks man
No problem!
any idea if this would be pretty similar to a 01 outback??
Should be similar. It's best to check a replacement fender online for the fastener locations. Don't forget to subscribe!
hello I love your channel great thanks and greetings friend ok ..
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Good tutorial, my 06 wrx just got hit and run and my fender is fucked, gonna try source a replacement and DIY it
+Jordan Kuzich Thank you... If possible try to find one that is the same color, that's what I did with this car. Saved money on having to repaint it.
thanks
No problem, happy to help :)
Did anyone know where the vin number sticker goes?
The VIN tag is typically on the driver's side at the bottom of the windshield.
@@4DIYers yeah I mean for the fender. Is on top where the 10mm bolts are or underneath of the fender?
Usually they're on top. Those tags are only meant if a vehicle is stolen, all the parts are traceable.
My 02 forester L does not have this hole in the fender... where is my antenna?
I believe it is an element in the back windows.
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