Spark Plugs; Recommended Spark Plugs; Drive Belts - Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service/Spark plugs
the air cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.
4. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the three projections on the air
cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the
air cleaner case (front).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let .
CAUTION
Make sure the cables are replaced in
the correct order.

Recommended spark plugs

For the recommended spark plugs, refer
to Electrical system 12-10.

Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
the drive belt periodically because your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
maintenance schedule in the Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet . Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.