Accessory Installation Guide
| 2025MY Forester – Cargo Separator | F551SSL100 |
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER: F551SSL100
DESCRIPTION: Forester Cargo Separator
1
If the center second row seat belt is installed, unlatch the seat belt and retract it to the ceiling mount.
2
Fold the second row of seats down to allow for easier cargo area access during installation.
3
Open the cover to the cargo hook assembly. Remove the bolt holding the assembly in using a 10mm socket and then remove the complete cargo hook assembly. Repeat on opposite side. Store both cargo hook assemblies in the hardware bag and then place bag in glove box for future use.
4
Install the lower left bracket on the driver’s side using a spacer, one of the smaller internal diameter washers, and a lower bolt using a 10mm socket. Push the bracket downwards until the lower flange of the bracket contacts the carpeting. Torque lower bolt to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm (70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf). Repeat on opposite side.
5
Remove the plastic cover and install the upper left bracket on the driver’s side interlocking the lower left bracket and install one of the larger internal diameter washer and an upper bolt into the upper mounting location shown using a 10mm socket. Torque upper bolt to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm (70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf). Repeat on opposite side.
6
Install the cargo separator mesh onto the studs of the brackets and install all four of the smaller internal diameter washers and flange nut and tighten to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm (70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf) Install four plastic caps onto the exposed studs.
F551SSL100
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- Helps to separate cargo from the passenger area. Cannot be used with installed Cargo Cover
- Not for use with child seats requiring tether straps
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KIT CONTENTS
MEANING OF CHARACTERS:
PART NUMBER: F551SSL100
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION: Forester Cargo Separator
: CAUTION – A process that must be
carefully observed in order to reduce
the risk of damage to the
accessory/vehicle and to ensure a
quality installation.
: STOP – Damage to the vehicle may
occur. Do not proceed until process
has been complied with.
: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT – Specific
tools and equipment recommended
for this process.
Drive Ratchet 10mm Socket Torque Wrench
Note: save the hardware bag to
store cargo hooks (see Step 3)
PART NUMBER: F551SSL100
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION: Forester Cargo Separator
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3
5
4
Open the cover to the cargo hook assembly. Remove the
bolt holding the assembly in using a 10mm socket and then
remove the complete cargo hook assembly. Repeat on
opposite side. Store both cargo hook assemblies in the
hardware bag and then place bag in glove box for future use.
Install the lower left bracket on the driver’s side using a spacer, one of
the smaller internal diameter washers, and a lower bolt using a 10mm
socket. Push the bracket downwards until the lower flange of the
bracket contacts the carpeting. Torque lower bolt to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm
(70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf). Repeat on opposite side.
If the center second row seat belt is installed, unlatch the seat
belt and retract it to the ceiling mount. 2
6
Fold the second row of seats down to allow for easier cargo area
access during installation.
Remove the plastic cover and install the upper left bracket on
the driver’s side interlocking the lower left bracket and install
one of the larger internal diameter washer and an upper bolt
into the upper mounting location shown using a 10mm socket.
Torque upper bolt to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm (70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf).
Repeat on opposite side.
Install the cargo separator mesh onto the studs of the brackets and
install all four of the smaller internal diameter washers and flange nut
and tighten to 8Nm ± 0.56Nm (70.8 in-lbf ± 5.0 in-lbf) Install four
plastic caps onto the exposed studs.
NUMÉRO DE PIÈCE : F551SSL100
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION : séparateur d’espace utilitaire Forester
CONTENU DE LA TROUSSE
SIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLES :
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: AVERTISSEMENT – La procédure doit
être rigoureusement suivie afin de
réduire le risque d’endommagement de
l’accessoire ou du véhicule et pour
assurer une installation de qualité.
: ARRÊT – Risque d’endommagement au
véhicule. Ne pas continuer avant d’avoir
terminé la procédure précédente.
: OUTILS ET ÉQUIPEMENT – Outils et
équipements spécifiques recommandés
pour ce travail.
Clé à cliquet Douille de 10 mm Clé dynamométrique
Remarque : conservez le sac de
quincaillerie pour y ranger les
crochets d’arrimage (voir étape 3)
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NUMÉRO DE PIÈCE : F551SSL100
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION : séparateur d’espace utilitaire Forester
1
3
5
4
Ouvrir le couvercle du crochet d’arrimage. Retirer le boulon
qui retient l’ensemble à l’aide d’une douille de 10 mm, puis
retirer l’ensemble complet des crochets d’arrimage. Faire de
même de l’autre côté. Ranger les deux ensembles de
crochets d’arrimage dans le sac de quincaillerie, puis placer
le sac dans la boîte à gants pour une utilisation ultérieure.
Installer le support inférieur gauche du côté conducteur à l’aide d’une
entretoise, d’une rondelle au diamètre interne le plus petit et d’un boulon
inférieur à l’aide d’une douille de 10 mm. Pousser le support vers le bas
jusqu’à ce que la bride inférieure du support entre en contact avec la
moquette. Serrer le boulon inférieur au couple de 8 Nm ± 0,56 Nm
(70,8 po-lbf ± 5,0 po-lbf). Faire de même de l’autre côté.
Si la ceinture de sécurité centrale de la deuxième rangée est
installée, détacher la ceinture de sécurité et la rétracter au
support de plafond.
2
6
Rabattre la deuxième rangée de sièges pour faciliter l’accès à l’espace
utilitaire pendant l’installation.
Retirer le couvercle en plastique et installer le support supérieur
gauche du côté conducteur en emboîtant le support inférieur gauche
et installer une des rondelles au diamètre interne plus grand et un
boulon supérieur à l’emplacement de montage supérieur illustré à
l’aide d’une douille de 10 mm. Serrer le boulon supérieur au couple
de 8 Nm ± 0,56 Nm (70,8 po-lbf ± 5,0 po-lbf). Faire de même de
l’autre côté.
Installer le grillage du séparateur d’espace utilitaire sur les goujons des
supports et installer les quatre petites rondelles au diamètre interne le
plus petit et l’écrou à embase puis serrer au couple de 8 Nm ± 0,56 Nm
(70,8 lbf ± 5,0 po-lbf). Placer quatre capuchons en plastique sur les
goujons exposés.
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