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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 -> Adjustments -> 1998-99 Legacy -> Forester & Impreza -> Impreza -> Intake Door Control Rod -> Mode Door Control Rod -> Temperature Control Cable
Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Temperature Control Cable
Forester & Impreza
- Set temperature control lever to "Full Cold," mode selector switch to "VENT" and recirc switch to "RECIRC."
- Install cable onto lever.
- While pushing outer cable, secure control cable with clip, Fig. .
1998-99 Legacy
- Set temperature control lever to "Full Cold" position.
- Install control cable to lever (1), then while pushing outer cable secure with clip (2) Fig. .
Mode Door Control Rod
Impreza
- Connect harness connector to mode door motor.
- Tu...
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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+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
The brake booster is located inline between the master cylinder and the brake pedal. It serves to mechanically boost the force pushing the pistons of the master cylinder.
The brake booster consists of a power cylinder section and a power piston section. The power cylinder is made up of a front shell, rear shell and a diaphragm. The front and rear shells are connected with the diaphragm placed in between the two. The power cylinder chamber is closed to the atmosphere and the left and right chambers of the diaphragm are kept sealed.
The power piston is ...
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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ...
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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: 2003 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+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Use Subaru diagnostic monitor, or other suitable diagnostic monitor, to access diagnosis trouble codes. Follow diagnostic monitor manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificatio...
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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 X 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 -> 2003-07 Forester
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Forester X 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 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 -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
The AWD warning lamp, will illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. The lamp will illuminate when AWD is disen...
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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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp ...
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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: 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited 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+.
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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.
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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: CAMPAIGN - AXLE SHAFT GREASE LEAKAGE Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5 H4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: SUNROOF DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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