Unscrew the gear knob; lift the whole gear lever surround off. There are two 10mm bolts under the ash tray undo these and remove the entire facia plate. There should be 2 or for bolts either side of the radio on the mental plate undo these and the whole lot radio and all comes out.
Here is a step by step tutorial for a 2004 Forester.Just copy the link below.http://www.computerizedmachining.com/remove-stereo-2004-Subaru-Forester.htmlThat site will help anyone remove the factory stereo from a 2004 Subaru Forester. This site has Photos and written instructions to make sure you can get the job done right. This site also has NO ADs, No Registration required.
Follow the link below. Its a step by step on how to do this.
Go to: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/99-do-yourself-illustrated-guides/15490-oem-xm-satellite-stereo-install.html & download file. Hope this help.....
Remove the decorative stereo cover. Remove the stereo retaining screws. Pull the stereo out. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable.
Remove the retaining cover from your stereo. Remove the stereo retaining bolts. Slide the stereo out and remove the wiring harness. Reverse the process to install your new stereo.
behind dash, centre console - remove the stereo, easiest access. It's a three prong relay.
Remove the decorative stereo cover. Remove the stereo retaining screws. Pull the stereo out and remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable.
Remove the decorative cover from your 2006 Chevy Express stereo. Remove the stereo retaining screws. The stereo will slide out. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable from the back of the stereo.
Remove the decorative stereo retaining cover. Remove the stereo retaining screws. Slide the stereo out and remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable.
Remove the cover from your 2001 Chevy Silverado stereo. Remove the stereo retaining bolts. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable from the back of the stereo.
Remove the decorative cover to your 2001 Chevy Lumina stereo. Remove the stereo retaining screws. Slide the stereo out and remove the wiring harness. Remove the antenna cable.
there is definitley a 1997 model forester - i have one myself!!! im about to rembove my stereo aswell so if i find anything out il let you know..... do you know the factory speaker sizes by any chance?