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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 -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Conditioning System Basic Inspection -> Air Distribution -> Baja, Legacy & Outback -> Diagnostic Starting Point, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning -> Forester & Impreza -> Inducing Intermittent Fault conditions -> Performance Test -> Testing For Intermittent & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS
Air Conditioning System Basic Inspection
Diagnostic Starting Point, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
When diagnosing the HVAC system, perform a visual inspection for the following conditions:
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect HVAC system operations.
- Inspect easily accessible or visible components for obvious damage that could impair system operation.
- Ensure A/C compressor clutch turns freely and is not seized.
- Inspect air distribution system for causes of reduced air flow, blocked or...
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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 XT 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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 Forester, Impreza & Outback Sport -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Repla...
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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+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Forester S 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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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+.
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 2.5 H4 GAS
Refer to F...
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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: 2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove engine cover.
- On models not equipped with Turbo, remove air cleaner case.
- On all models, disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.
- Remove bolts securing air cleaner case stay.
- Disconnect hoses and intake duct from air cleaner case.
- Loosen clamps that connects air cleaner case to throttle body.
- Remove air cleaner case.
- On models equipped with Turbo, remove intercooler.
- On all models, remove bolts securing air cleaner stay.
- Disconnect PCV hose from PCV pipe.
- Remove PCV pipe from intercooler.
- Disconnect air byp...
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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 XT Limited 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: 2008 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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester X 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 procedur...
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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+.
 Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Subaru Forester XT 2.5 H4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2006 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GASComponents 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.
 1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Subaru Forester XT 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents 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+.
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Document: COOLANT OVERFLOW Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Forester 2.5 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 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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