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Subaru Forester rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across six Subaru Forester rear-window variants, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £683 to £683
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Subaru Forester rear window price, by year
Price variation across Forester rear-window replacements depends primarily on generation and hardware fitment. Earlier models without factory brackets are more affordable; later variants carrying fitting hardware or other factory-bonded components increase the parts cost slightly. All jobs are quoted based on your exact variant once you've completed the online quiz.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £683 — £683 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 1999 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £442 — £442 | 1 variant | Price my 1997 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Foresters can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Subaru Forester rear window replacement
Rear-window replacement typically takes 30–60 minutes of technician time, with shard cleanup as a major part of the job.
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Book online using our quick quiz to identify your Forester variant (make, model, year, and features).
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Our parts team confirms your exact rear-window specification and any fitting hardware required.
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You're matched with a local technician who sources the correct replacement glass.
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The technician arrives at your preferred location (mobile visit or workshop) and removes the shattered glass, cleaning accessible shards as they work.
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Once the new rear window is bonded in place, your technician confirms the drive-away time based on the adhesive used — typically same-day.
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After the job, we recommend a professional interior valet to reach shards that may have lodged in seats, trim channels, or seatbelt mechanisms during the break.
All replacements come with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Forester?
Most Forester rear-window replacements can be done mobile at your home or workplace — the rear window is not part of the ADAS system, so no calibration is required. A workshop visit is rarely necessary unless weather is poor or you prefer the controlled environment.
Windscreen replacement on newer Foresters equipped with EyeSight may require a workshop visit if static camera calibration is needed, but this applies to the windscreen only, not the rear window.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Forester have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Green2
1997–2008On the Subaru Forester: fitted on every one of the 2 rear window variants we list; model years 1997–2008.
What it means
Around 90% of all glass has a tint which is hard to see; nearly all Forester rear windows carry this standard green tint.
On your Subaru Forester
Confirmed during the quote process — the tint is subtle and difficult to spot by eye, so our parts team identifies it from your variant data rather than by visual inspection.
Heated Rear Windscreen2
1997–2008On the Subaru Forester: fitted on every one of the 2 rear window variants we list; model years 1997–2008.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
About the Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester has been in continuous production since 1997, evolving through five generations with steady improvements to structural glass and weather sealing. Earlier models carry straightforward toughened rear windows, while later variants introduce fitting hardware and factory-bonded brackets that improve durability and alignment.
From the early 2010s onwards, many Foresters gained Subaru's EyeSight driver-assistance suite, which uses a dual stereo camera system mounted at the top of the windscreen. This means windscreen replacement on newer models requires post-fit calibration — but rear-window work remains straightforward, as the rear glass is not part of the ADAS system.
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