Fuel pump relay location

2010 SUBARU FORESTER

160,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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I cannot figure out where my fuel pump relay is located in the car. I first checked under the hood in fuse box (it’s not there), then I checked behind steering wheel mount and finally removed glove compartment on passenger side searching there and after all that I still can’t find the relay. All the searching online says the relay is usually under the hood but not in all cars. Many videos Subaru related showed the relay on the passenger side behind glove box. I’m still having trouble finding it. Please help.

Dec 20, 2018 at 4:27 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Here are the directions for replacing it right from Alldata. According to the manual, it is under the hood in the power distribution box.

Here is a link that shows how to check a relay as well as a link that shows how to check wiring, and use test equipment:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

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Here are the directions from Alldata. The attached two pictures correlate with these directions.

2010 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo or non-turbo
Removal and Replacement
Vehicle Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Relay Service and Repair Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Fuel Pump Relay

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the glove box lower cover.
3. Remove the fuel pump relay from the relay block on the back side of the glove box.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Let me know if this helps.

Joe

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Dec 20, 2018 at 6:19 PM

RCROCHET

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They're wrong, that image is showing behind the glovebox under the passenger side dashboard near the blower motor.

Aug 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM