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2005 Subaru Forester CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- Disconnect brake hose from strut.
- Remove caliper lockpin, then rotate caliper on guide pin, Figs. through .
- Remove brake pads from support.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Push piston into caliper body. When piston is difficult to insert, loosen the air bleeder, then push into place.
- Refer to Figs. through for tightening values.
- After completing installation, depress brake pedal several times to seat brake pads against rotor. If pedal stroke is excessive, bleed hydraulic ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
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 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2003-07 Forester
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.
- Remove nine the glove compartment retaining screws, the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. .
- Remove the cab...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2009 Forester
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using the scan tool. Follow scan t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 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 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XT 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 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Air Intake System Diagram for 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Subaru Forester cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
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Document: Turbocharger Mesh Filter Screen Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XT 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Subaru Forester AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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