1999 SUBARU FORESTER service

A: FRONT STRUCTURE
S5M0137A
Unit: mm (in)
Point to point Dimension Point to point Dimension
(11) R to (1) 851 (33.50) (10) R to (8) R 388 (15.28)
(11) L to (1) 912 (35.91) (10) L to (8) L 388 (15.28)
(11) R to (2) 960 (37.80) (11) L to (9) R 658 (25.91)
(11) L to (2) 864 (34.02) (11) R to (9) L 658 (25.91)
(11) R to (9) R 391 (15.39) (9) R to (9) L 965 (37.99)
(11) L to (9) L 391 (15.39) (11) L to (6) R 1,058 (41.65)
(11) R to (6) R 924 (36.38) (11) R to (6) L 1,058 (41.65)
(11) L to (6) L 924 (36.38) (6) R to (6) L 914 (35.98)
(11) R to (3) R 891 (35.08) (6) R to (10) L 1,549 (60.98)
(11) L to (3) L 891 (35.08) (6) L to (10) R 1,549 (60.98)
(10) R to (3) R 915 (36.02) (8) R to (3) R 528 (20.79)
(10) L to (3) L 915 (36.02) (8) L to (3) L 528 (20.79)
(10) R to (10) L 1,374 (54.09) (10) L to (3) R 1,636 (64.41)
(3) R to (3) L 1,338 (52.68) (8) R to (8) L 1,396 (54.96)
(5) R to (5) L 924 (36.38) (8) R to (10) L 1,438 (56.61)
(4) R to (4) L 1,296 (51.02) (8) L to (10) R 1,438 (56.61)
(5) R to (4) L 1,167 (45.94) (3) R to (8) L 1,465 (57.68)
(5) L to (4) R 1,167 (45.94) (3) L to (8) R 1,465 (57.68)
(60) R to (13) R 1,174 (46.22) (7) R to (7) L 860 (33.86)
(60) L to (13) L 1,174 (46.22) (7) R to (6) L 982 (38.66)
(60) R to (14) R 1,076 (42.36) (7) L to (6) R 982 (38.66)
(60) L to (14) L 1,076 (42.36) (7) R to (10) L 1,301 (51.22)
(10) R to (3) L 1,636 (64.41) (7) L to (10) R 1,301 (51.22)
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3. Datum Dimensions

B: CENTER STRUCTURE
S5M0138A
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3. Datum Dimensions

C: DOORS AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
S5M0139A
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3. Datum Dimensions

Unit: mm (in)
Point to point Dimension Point to point Dimension
(14) L to (18) L 1,454 (57.24) (16) L to (64) L 860 (33.86)
(14) R to (18) R 1,454 (57.24) (16) R to (64) R 860 (33.86)
(13) L to (64) L 944 (37.17) (20) L to (23) L 845 (33.27)
(13) R to (64) R 944 (37.17) (20) R to (23) R 845 (33.27)
(20) L to (24) L 660 (25.98) (19) L to (23) L 885 (34.84)
(20) R to (24) R 660 (25.98) (19) R to (23) R 885 (34.84)
(20) L to (36) 1,484 (58.43) (11) L to (67) R 1,170 (46.06)
(20) R to (37) 1,487 (58.54) (11) R to (67) L 1,170 (46.06)
(42) L to (44) L 769 (30.28) (41) to (38) 1,518 (59.76)
(42) R to (44) R 769 (30.28) (41) to (39) R 1,581 (62.24)
(11) R to (12) 920 (36.22) (41) to (39) L 1,581 (62.24)
(11) L to (12) 920 (36.22) (41) to (40) R 1,499 (59.02)
(67) R to (67) L 1,045 (41.14) (41) to (40) L 1,499 (59.02)
(11) R to (67) R 1,040 (40.94) (41) to (15) R 1,186 (46.69)
(11) L to (67) L 1,040 (49.94) (41) to (15) L 1,186 (46.69)
(12) to (67) L 503 (19.80) (41) to (22) R 733 (28.86)
(12) to (67) R 503 (19.80) (41) to (22) L 733 (28.86)
(12) to (10) L 1,027 (40.43) (41) to (26) R 1,568 (61.73)
(12) to (10) R 1,027 (40.43) (41) to (26) L 1,568 (61.73)
(21) R to (21) L 1,322 (52.05) (41) to (25) 1,211 (47.68)
(15) R to (15) L 1,452 (57.17) (41) to (12) 1,299 (51.14)
(22) R to (22) L 1,452 (57.17) (41) to (21) R 962 (37.87)
(39) R to (39) L 1,392 (54.80) (41) to (21) L 962 (37.87)
(40) R to (40) L 1,402 (55.20) (41) to (17) R 1,333 (52.48)
(11) L to (17) R 1,149 (45.24) (41) to (17) L 1,333 (52.48)
(11) R to (17) L 1,149 (45.24)
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3. Datum Dimensions

D: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
S5M0140A
Unit: mm (in)
Point to point Dimension Point to point Dimension
(45) to (48) L 913 (35.94) (41) to (65) R 1,105 (43.50)
(45) to (48) R 913 (35.94) (41) to (65)L 1,105 (43.50)
(45) to (47) L 876 (34.49) (41) to (45) 1,570 (61.81)
(45) to (47) R 876 (34.49) (41) to (43) R 1,436 (56.54)
(47) R to (47) L 1,426 (56.14) (41) to (43) L 1,436 (56.54)
(49)R to (49) L 1,478 (58.19) (41) to (48) L 1,576 (62.05)
(34) R to (34) L 945 (37.20) (41) to (48) R 1,576 (62.05)
(48) R to (46) R 992 (39.06) (65) R to (65) L 1,268 (49.92)
(48) L to (46) L 992 (39.06) (17) R to (76) 627 (24.68)
(70) R to (70) L 1,218 (47.95) (17) L to (76) 680 (26.77)
(61) R to (75) R 448 (17.64) (72) R to (72) L 1,118 (44.02)
(61) L to (75) L 448 (17.64) (74) R to (75) R 480 (18.90)
(17) R to (75) R 705 (27.76) (74) L to (75) L 480 (18.90)
(17) L to (75) L 705 (27.76) (17) R to (73) 518 (20.39)
(45) to (71) 913 (35.94) (17) L to (73) 476 (18.74)
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3. Datum Dimensions

4. Datum Points and Dimensions Concerning On-Board Aiming
Adjustment
If headlight aiming is misaligned due to a damaged body panel, repair headlight mating surface using body
and headlight datum points as a guide.
NOTE:
It is recommended to conduct on-board aiming adjustment with headlights turned OFF. If turned ON dur-
ing the adjustment, the duration should be within two minutes.
S5M0141A
Unit: mm (in)
Point to point Dimension Point to point Dimension
(11) to (A) 890.6 (35.06) (11) to (C) 1,087.7 (42.82)
(11) to (B) 913.4 (35.96) (11) to (D) 1,023.7 (40.30)
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4. Datum Points and Dimensions Concerning On-Board Aiming Adjustment

1. Hood
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The hood lock has a dual locking design which
consists of a main lock and a safety lock mecha-
nism. When the release knob located at the front
pillar on the driver's side is pulled back, the main
lock is released through the cable attached to the
knob.
The safety lock can be released by pushing the
lever protruding above the front grill while opening
the hood.
1. HOOD
1) Open front hood, and remove washer hose.
2) Remove attaching bolts.
G5M0137
3) Detach front hood from hinges.
4) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Adjust buffer assembly on each end so that
main lock is applied securely when hood is
released from a height of approx. 20 mm (0.79
in).
NOTE:
Align the center of striker with lock during installa-
tion. Make sure safety lever is properly caught by
the striker under the hood's own weight.
G5M0141
2. HOOD LOCK
1) Open front hood and remove front grille. to 5-1 [W12A0].>
2) Remove bolts which secure lock assembly to
radiator panel, and remove lock assembly.
S5M0148
3) Disconnect release cable from lock assembly.
4) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
IRoute hood lock release cable and hold with
clips.
IAfter installing release cable, ensure that it oper-
ates smoothly.
IApply grease to sliding surfaces of parts.
G5M0142
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1. Hood

3. RELEASE CABLE
1) Remove front grille.
2) Remove release cable from lock assembly.

3) Remove cable clip from engine compartment.
4) While disengaging cable from opener lever,
remove opener lever from front pillar.
S5M0149
5) Remove release cable.
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
B: POINTS TO CHECK
1) Check striker for bending or abnormal wear.
2) Check safety lever for improper movement.
3) Check other levers and spring for rust formation
and rough movement.
G5M0140
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Fore-aft and left-right adjustments
Loosen striker mounting bolts and adjust fore-and-
aft position of striker.
CAUTION:
Do not adjust striker position using the lock.
Doing so may result in a misaligned front grille.
G5M0143
2) Up-down adjustment
Make up-and-down adjustment of striker only
when hood does not properly contact buffer or
hood is not flush with fender, or when release cable
does not properly operate. Adjustment can be
made by adjusting the stroke length of the striker
after lock assembly mounting screws are removed.
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1. Hood