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How to Replace the Cabin Fan on a Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester SH, MK 3 - Years 2008-2011
Part: Blower motor

In this guide, follow the instructions to remove and replace the cabin fan on a third-generation Subaru Forester. Locate the fan in the front passenger compartment, beneath the glove box; then, unscrew the screws securing the plastic cover to access the fan motor, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the screws holding the fan itself and disconnect its electrical connector; simply remove it and replace it with the new one, reassembling everything!

Updated on 6 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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