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1999 Subaru Forester CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Subaru -> Arming
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- With ignition Off, connect battery positive cable, then battery ground cable.
- Wait at least 20 seconds.
- From a safe location at sides of or ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Dual Proportioning Valve (DPV) -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 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 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Component Locations -> 1990-03 Legacy, 1993-04 Impreza (Except WRX STi), 1998-04 Forester & 2000-03 Outback w/1.8L, 2.2L, 2.5L & 3.0L Engines
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
- Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
- Remove brake caliper bolts and support caliper to strut housing using mechanics wire.
- Remove disc brake rotor. If brake rotor is difficult to remove, drive 8mm bolt into threaded end of rotor, then remove the rotor. Reference mark surface of h...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
- Remove V-belt covers.
- Remove V-belts.
- Remove bolts which ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- From under passenger's side of the instrument panel, remove two cabin air filter access cover to evaporator case retai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Driver Control Center Differential Indicator Lamps ->
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
The Driver Control Center Differential Indicator lamps show the current differential limiting factor of the center differential. The bottom indicator lamp will flash if a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove battery from vehicle.
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hoses, Figs. .
- Remove drive belt cover, then disconnect inlet hoses.
- Disconnect electrical connection...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 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 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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