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How to Remove the Dashboard of the Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester MK 4, SJ - Years 2012-2019
Part: Dashboard

Today's main steps will show you how to remove and replace the dashboard of the Subaru Forester, following the instructions below. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the steering wheel and its airbag by disconnecting the electrical connector and unscrewing the central screw. Next, remove the glove compartment and dismantle the central instrumentation, as well as the multimedia system and the climate control buttons, as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the screws of the dashboard to remove it, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 12 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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