1999 SUBARU FORESTER Body system

1. Precaution
A: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM ªAIRBAGº
Airbag system wiring harness is routed on and
along body panels.
CAUTION:
IAll airbag system wiring harness and con-
nectors are yellow. Do not use electrical test
equipment on these circuit.
IBe careful not to damage airbag system wir-
ing harness when repairing the body panel.
2. Body Datum Points
Various master repair locations are established as datum points used during body repairs. In addition, guide
holes, locators and indents are provided to facilitate panel replacement and achieve alignment accuracy.
NOTE:
Left and right datum points are all symmetrical to each other.
A: ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
S5M0073A
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5-1[S1A0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Precaution

1. Sunroof
Entry of water into compartment(1) Check roof panel and sunroof glass lid for improper or
poor sealing.
(2) Check drain tube for clogging.
(3) Check sunroof frame seal and body for improper fit.
Booming noise(1) Check sunroof glass lid and roof panel for improper clear-
ance.
(2) Check sunshade and roof trim for improper clearance.
Abnormal motor noise(1) Check motor for looseness.
(2) Check gears and bearings for wear.
(3) Check cable for wear.
(4) Check cable pipe for deformities.
Failure of sunroof to operate
(Motor operates properly.)(1) Check guide rail for foreign particles.
(2) Check guide rail for improper installation.
(3) Check parts for mutual interference.
(4) Check cable slider for improper clinching.
(5) Check cable for improper installation.
(6) Check clutch adjustment nut for improper tightness.
Motor does not rotate or rotates improperly.
(Use sunroof wrench to check operation.)(1) Check fuse for blowout.
(2) Check switch for improper function.
(3) Check motor for incorrect terminal voltage.
(4) Check relay for improper operation.
(5) Check poor grounding system.
(6) Check cords for discontinuity and terminals for poor con-
nections.
(7) Check limit switch for improper operation.
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[K100]5-1DIAGNOSTICS
1. Sunroof

6) Using T40 TORXTbit (Tamper resistant type),
remove the four TORXTbolts in numerical
sequence shown in figure. Discard the old TORXT
bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORXTbolts during re-assembly.
S5M0219A
7) Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IIf the side of the vehicle body is damaged by
a collision, be sure to check the left and right
side airbag sensors, even if the airbag was not
inflated. If any damage to the sensor or any
deformation of the sensor mount is found,
replace with a new genuine part.
IWhen painting or performing sheet metal
work on the side part of vehicle body, including
the side sill, center pillar, front and rear doors,
take utmost care not to apply dryer heat, paint-
ing mist, or the flame of the welding burner
directly to the side airbag sensors and wire
harness of the airbag system.
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove center pillar lower trim. [W5A1].>
4) Detach ELR of front seat belt. [W3A0].>
5) Remove the two TORXTbolts and then detach
side airbag sensor while disconnecting connector.

S5M0308
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
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7. Side Airbag Sensor

9. Front Sub Sensor
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IIf the front end of the vehicle body is dam-
aged by a collision, be sure to check the left
and right front sub sensors, even if the airbag
was not inflated. If any damage to the sensor or
any deformation of the sensor mount is found,
replace with a new genuine part.
G5M0291
IWhen painting or performing sheet metal
work on the front part of vehicle body, includ-
ing the front wheel apron, front fender and
front side frame, take utmost care not to apply
dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame of the
welding burner directly to the front sub sen-
sors and wire harness of the airbag system.
G5M0310
1. FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.3) Remove front side sill cover and then discon-
nect front sub sensor connector. [M2F5].>
B5M0517
4) Remove front wheel and mud guard.
5) Disconnect connector from front sub sensor
assembly.
S5M0335
6) Remove wiring harness clips.
G5M0315
7) Remove grommet and then detach front sub
sensor harness.
G5M0316
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
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9. Front Sub Sensor