1999 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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S6M0042
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G6M0020
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S6M0162B
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3. Ignition Switch
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove instrument panel lower cover. 5-4 [W1A0].>
3) Remove screws, separate upper column cover
and lower column cover.
S6M0042
4) Remove knee protector.
5) Remove meter visor.
6) Disconnect ignition switch connector from body
harness.
7) Using a drift and hammer, hit the torn bolt head
to loosen and remove the ignition switch.
G6M0020
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing, tighten the connecting bolt (A)
until its head twists off.
S6M0162B
4. Lighting
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
NOTE:
As this headlight is the ªVISUAL AIMING TYPEº, it
is possible to adjust aiming only in the vertical
direction. It cannot be adjusted in the horizontal
direction.
CAUTION:
Turn off the light before adjusting headlight
aiming. If the light is necessary to check
aiming, do not turn on for more than two min-
utes.
NOTE:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of
the following:
IThe area around the headlight has not sustained
any accident, damage or other type of deformation.
IVehicle is parked on level ground.
IThe inflation pressure of tires is correct.
IVehicle's gas tank is fully charged.
IBounce the vehicle several times to normalize
the suspension.
IMake certain that someone is seated in the driv-
er's seat.
1) Place a cloth over the headlight that does not
require aiming adjustment.
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4. Lighting

2) Turn the headlights on. Perform the aiming
adjustment for the other headlight as follows:
CAUTION:
Do not perform lateral headlight aiming adjust-
ment.
H6M0709A
WH L h
1,060 mm
(41.73 in)710 mm
(27.95 in)712 mm
(28.03 in)11 4 m m
(4.49 in)
B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. HEADLIGHT AND SIDE MARKER LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove front grille and
disconnect connector from headlight.
3) Remove screw (A) then remove side marker
light while disconnecting connector.
4) Remove extension (B)
5) Remove bolts (C) which secure headlight and
remove headlight.
S6M0044A
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
6.4
±0.5 N´m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When installing, securely fit clip (on fender side)
into locating (on front turn signal light side).
2. REAR COMBINATION LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove rear quarter upper and lower trim.
3) Remove nuts and disconnect connector.
S6M0045
4) Attach adhesive cloth tape to body area around
rear combination light.
5) Using a standard screwdriver, carefully pry rear
combination light off and away from the front of the
vehicle.
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
6.4
±0.5 N´m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
IDo not pry on the rear combination light
forcefully as this may scratch the vehicle body.
IRemove all traces of adhesive tape from
body before installation.
IAttach butyl rubber tape to back of rear com-
bination light before installing rear combina-
tion light on body for sealing purposes.
3. REAR FINISHER LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove rear gate trim access hole cover.
3) Remove the four nuts.
S6M0427
4) Detach rear finisher light while disconnecting
connector.
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4. Lighting

5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove cap (A) by prying on the edge with a
screwdriver.
3) Remove screws (B) and then detach cover (C).
4) Remove screws (D) and then detach high-
mounted stop light while disconnecting connector.
B6M1343B
5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. COMBINATION SWITCH
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove instrument panel lower cover. 5-4 [W1A0].>
3) Remove screws which secure upper column
cover to lower column cover.
S6M0042
4) Disconnect connector from combination switch.
5) Remove screws which secure switch and
remove switch.
S6M0046
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING)
Move combination switch to respective positions
and check continuity between terminals.
H6M0500B
B6M1458A
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4. Lighting

2. HEADLIGHT RELAY
Check continuity between terminals when terminal
No. 4 is connected to battery and terminal No. 3 is
grounded.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
S6M0048B
3. TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in
table below) when terminal No. 4 is connected to
battery and terminal No. 3 is grounded.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
S6M0048B
5. Front Wiper and Washer
A: ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn the wiper switch to OFF position.
2) Adjust so that the blades meet the ceramic print
point mark (A).
S6M0049B
3) Adjust washer ejecting area on windshield
glass as shown in the figure when vehicle stops.
Ejecting area:
A: 350 mm (13.78 in)
B: 100 mm (3.94 in)
C: 60 mm (2.36 in)
B6M1315A
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5. Front Wiper and Washer

2. HEADLIGHT RELAY
Check continuity between terminals when terminal
No. 4 is connected to battery and terminal No. 3 is
grounded.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
S6M0048B
3. TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in
table below) when terminal No. 4 is connected to
battery and terminal No. 3 is grounded.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
S6M0048B
5. Front Wiper and Washer
A: ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn the wiper switch to OFF position.
2) Adjust so that the blades meet the ceramic print
point mark (A).
S6M0049B
3) Adjust washer ejecting area on windshield
glass as shown in the figure when vehicle stops.
Ejecting area:
A: 350 mm (13.78 in)
B: 100 mm (3.94 in)
C: 60 mm (2.36 in)
B6M1315A
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5. Front Wiper and Washer

B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. BLADE
1) Pull out blade following the arrow direction,
from arm while pushing up locking clip (A).
B6M0107B
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. WIPER ARM
1) Open front hood.
2) Remove cap. Remove the nut which secure
wiper arm, and remove wiper arm.
S6M0050
3) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Remove metal sludge from the wiper arm fixture
before installing it.
Tightening torque:
20
±3 N´m (2.0±0.3 kg-m, 14.5±2.2 ft-lb)
3. WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Detach cowl panel.
NOTE:
Apply silicone oil or soap water to both sides of
cowl net to facilitate removal.3) Disconnect electric connector, and remove
motor attaching bolts.
Tightening torque:
5.9
±1.5 N´m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
S6M0051
4) Remove cowl cover.
5) Remove nut securing motor link on the back
side of motor.
Tightening torque:
15
±3 N´m (1.5±0.3 kg-m, 11±2.2 ft-lb)
S6M0052
6) Remove bolts which secure sleeve unit.
Tightening torque:
5.9
±1.5 N´m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
S6M0053
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5. Front Wiper and Washer

7) Remove wiper link from service hole in front
panel.
G6M0121
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. COMBINATION SWITCH (FRONT
WIPER)
Set wiper switch to each position and check conti-
nuity between terminals.
H6M0501B
S6M0137
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5. Front Wiper and Washer