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2002 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 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Refrigerant Line, Replace -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Forester & Impreza
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove low pressure hose attaching bolts, hose clip, then disconnect connector at evaporator unit.
- Remove low pressure hose.
- Remove high pressure hose attaching bolts, then high pressure hose.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the followin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Forester -> System Service -> ABS Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit -> ABS Wheel Sensor -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> G Sensor -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
- Start with wheels connecting to secondary chamber of master cylinder.
- Inspect for leaks at joints and connections in brake system, repair as necessary.
- Fit one end of a suitable vinyl hose over brake bleeder and place other end into a container filled with brake fluid.
- Slowly depress brake pedal and keep depressed.
- Open bleeder screw and release fluid for one to two seconds.
- Close bleeder screw and release pedal.
- Repeat steps until all air is discharged from system.
Component Replacement
ABS Wheel Sensor
Front
- Disconnect ABS sensor connector located in engine compartment ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 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 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
- Remove V-belt cover.
- Remov...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
The air bag warning lamp, located inside the combination meter, will illuminate in the event of a poor connection or other air bag system fault. When the air bag system is functioning properly, the lamp should go out approximately 8 seconds after the ignition switch ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
- Remove battery from vehicle.
- On all models, drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- On models equipped with turbocharger, remove hoses attached to coolant filler tank, then filler tank and bracket.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove AFT cooler lines from radiator.
- On all models, disconnect radiat...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Catalytic Converter Diagram for 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Sensors Diagram for 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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