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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+
Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Subaru -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Dual Proportioning Valve (DPV) -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
Master Cylinder
The master cylinder is of the tandem type design and incorporates a fast fill valve in order to improve the feeling on braking. It has a dual design which consists of a primary and a secondary brake system. If one brake system becomes inoperative, the other line will provide braking action. The master cylinder is designed into a "pierce" form so that ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On Impreza, SVX, 1990-94 Legacy models,fold down the rear seat back, then remove the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On 1995-00 Legacy models, remove the rear seat cushion and seat back, then the floor mat and access hole lid.
- On all models, disconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
- Start the engine and operate until it stalls.
- After the engine has stalled, crank the engine for at least 5 seconds.
- Place the ignition switch in Off position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- On...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove differential mount front exhaust cover bolts, then cover.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove bolts and then remove driveline from rea...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressu...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect solenoid wiring at starter.
- Re...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2008 Forester
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Disengage the cabin air filter access cover tabs, Fig. , then remove the cover.
- ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Subaru -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position, and should go out when the engine is started. If the MIL remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a fault an...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
- Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
- Loosen slider bolt.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Subaru Forester XT 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MODIFICATION OF TIMING BELT TENSIONER BRACKET - NOISE Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: Seat Belt Latch Slides To The Lower Seat Belt Anchor Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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