how to install 2014 Subaru forester luggage compartment cover with manual rear gate
619158
It's easy, look at the side walls behind the back seat. You'll find 2 indentions - one on left, one on right. They are square I think. That's where you fit the metal rod-thing. You will have to slightly angle the rod on a diagonal sinceit's a snug fit. Then you gently tug it across the groove on the side facing toward the straight back rear window. Make sure you face the cover so the slight handle will face the back door.
619159
It just drops into place in the plastic brackets and then pulls forward like a window shade
619160
See photos or you tube. Visualize use of photo, becomes self explanatory. No tools required. The slots in rear seats and slot (to keep Open) is at back of hatch. Two minutes to put up. Just make sure you have right model to fit your SUV.
619161
On the thick/heavy bar ends you'll be able to push them in a little. In the back compartment of your Subaru, just behind the rear seat headrests, you'll notice some indentations in the sides of the vehicle. The bar fits into these indentations. Once in place, you can pull back on the cover, into the slots near the rear.
619162
This is a simple install as long as you have the strength to depress the spring in support that goes in the notches on either side of the cargo compartment. With a manual rear door the cover does not attach to the rear gate. Are you aware of the lawsuit over engine oil use?
619163
No tools! Right side fits into slot, left side is pulled in slightly (like a spring is inside) and fits into slot on left. Little rubber pieces can be placed as you like; FINISHED!!!!! This was installed in seconds by a 73 year old woman.
1701029
The CURT website says it fits your vehicle with an install time of 45 minutes, the exact same time listed for the 2007 Forester (which is what I bought and installed this on). It wasn't super easy, but no drilling and its a good hitch. Look it up on Curt's website and there are also installation instructions. The installation notes in the instructions states: "no drilling required" in all caps.
784335
No this will not work on the 2012 Forester. Subaru did not make a rear seat back protector for that model year.
1444147
I cannot answer this particular question as I have a 2013 Forester. Also, as a consumer I should add that I DO NOT recommend that you buy this unit. I have had several issues such as a button falling off, the remote not working at all, operating system lock up and the GPS being mediocre at best. These reasons along with the fact that it took the company almost 6 months to ship to the US drives my responses above.
1909693
Agree that you will need to take the cover off. Also, the straps must run between the spare and the back door panel -- I had to temporarily remove the spare to get the straps in place.
590354
Place Velcro straps across front. Slide one end at a time into rear loops then pull tight and fold back to front and it will secure with the velcro
1718141
The cargo cover doesn't need removable headrests. My wife's Subaru Outback doesn't have removable headrests and the cover fits easily on the headrests. The two outside straps are secured with 1" flat nylon straps that connect with snap fittings (I don't know what they are called, you pinch the connector together and it un-snaps), the middle is fastened with a small (1/8") elastic cord. The outside straps are adjustable so they can be cinched up once snapped together.
1305868
Reinstall it again. Then adjust the tension nobs to tighten the gate. As it tightens, it will close the gap in the middle where it is supposed to click and stay secure. Leave about 1/4 inch in the latch so it can easily open and close automatically when you open it in either direction. when it closes, it will be a secure fit. I have one, and I just love mine. Read the instructions and take your time, you can do it, it will work out for you. D. Dellapenna
1005993
Cover door panel opening also make a panel to cover over entire rear seat to trunk, so when u need to fold seat forwatd just remove panel also
532098
Opens manually. Also closes great. As long as you install to open with the opening toward the rear of vehicle can drive with it open
2186165
You need the rails to be able to install the cross bars. If you don't have the rails you will need to investigate an aftermarket luggage rack that utilizes tie-down straps that hook in the door frame.
1631247
Basically the covers are 'tug-and-tuck' as you need. The covers for the front seat head rest isn't big enough for my Subaru Forester.
2276495
Behind the back seat. You have to remove the plastic storage rack and it slides rite in. Very easy process
2202910
Use socket set and a breakerbar remove all four bolts and unplug the two plugs slid in from the back seat and lift front of seat just high enough to get the safe past the stud on the chair and then it should go in then plug the plugs back in and then put bolts back in tighten back down with breaker bar. The reason its hard is jeep welded a stud down into the frame
2497
As far as I'm aware, nothing changed on the rear door config, which is where this goes, so you should be ok. I have a 2013, and it took 5 minutes to install. Word of warning...the bags pop off when you actually do any meaningful off-roading.
1435365
Well, according the the fourth review of this product it will fit but you'll have to modify one of the legs. How? I don't know and the reviewer didn't go into detail as to what he did to make it fit. You might try posting a comment on the reviewer who owns the 2014 Forester ....
1037133
hello! yes I did. There are the instructions stamped on the back...press the small (don't know the name) and WITH THE OTHER HAND (it's impossible to do it with the same one) pull out the compartment. It has to work! ;) bye