1999 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

2. WIPER MOTOR
1) Check wiper motor operation at low speed:
Connect battery to wiper motor. Check wiper motor
for proper operation at low speed.
S6M0055
2) Check wiper motor operation at high speed:
Connect battery wiper motor. Check wiper motor
for proper operation at high speed.
S6M0056
3) Check wiper motor for proper stoppage:
Connect battery to wiper motor. After operating
wiper motor at low speed, disconnect battery to
stop it.
S6M0057
4) Reconnect battery and ensure that wiper motor
stops at ªAUTO STOPº after operating at low
speed.
S6M0058
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5. Front Wiper and Washer

6. Rear Wiper and Washer
A: ADJUSTMENT
1) Adjust wiper blade in original position as shown
in figure by changing wiper arm installation.
Original position:
A: 30
±5 mm (1.18±0.20 in)
S6M0059A
2) Adjust washer ejecting point on rear gate win-
dow as shown in the figure when the vehicle stops.
Ejecting point:
A: 80 mm (3.15 in)
B: 70 mm (2.76 in)
S6M0320A
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) Remove head cover.
2) Remove nut and wiper arm.
S6M0061
3) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Remove metal sludge from the wiper arm fixture
before installing it.
Tightening torque:
7.8
±1.5 N´m (0.8±0.15 kg-m, 5.8±1.1 ft-lb)
3. WIPER MOTOR
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove wiper arm.
3) Remove rear gate trim.
4) Undo clips which secure harness, and discon-
nect connector of wiper motor.
5) Remove attaching screws and take out wiper
motor assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage O-ring when remov-
ing wiper motor assembly.
S6M0062
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
5.9
±1.5 N´m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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6. Rear Wiper and Washer

C: INSPECTION
1. COMBINATION SWITCH (REAR WIPER)
Set rear wiper and washer switch to each position
and check continuity between terminals.
H6M0502C
S6M0137
2. WIPER MOTOR
1) Operational check:
Connect battery to wiper motor and check opera-
tion of wiper motor.
S6M0072
2) Check wiper motor for proper stoppage:
After operating wiper motor, disconnect battery
from wiper motor.
S6M0073
3) Reconnect battery and ensure that wiper motor
stops at ªAUTO STOPº after it has been operated.
S6M0074
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6. Rear Wiper and Washer

3. REAR WIPER RELAY
1) Connect battery to terminal No. 1 and ground
terminal No. 2.
2) Check continuity between terminals.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity does
not exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity does
not exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
S6M0075B
7. Rear Window Defogger
A: INSPECTION
1. HEAT WIRES
1) Start the engine so that battery is being
charged.
2) Turn defogger switch to ON.
3) Check each heat wire at its center position for
discontinuity by setting direct current voltmeter.
NOTE:
INormal indication is about 6 volts.
G6M0135
IWhen measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil
around the tip of the tester probe and press the foil
against the wire with your finger.
G6M0136
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7. Rear Window Defogger

3. REAR WIPER RELAY
1) Connect battery to terminal No. 1 and ground
terminal No. 2.
2) Check continuity between terminals.
When current
flowsBetween terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity does
not exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity exists.
When current
does not flowBetween terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity does
not exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
S6M0075B
7. Rear Window Defogger
A: INSPECTION
1. HEAT WIRES
1) Start the engine so that battery is being
charged.
2) Turn defogger switch to ON.
3) Check each heat wire at its center position for
discontinuity by setting direct current voltmeter.
NOTE:
INormal indication is about 6 volts.
G6M0135
IWhen measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil
around the tip of the tester probe and press the foil
against the wire with your finger.
G6M0136
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7. Rear Window Defogger

4) When tester indicates 12 volts when its probe
reaches point ªAº, a broken circuit occurs between
point ªAº and the negative terminal. Slowly move
tester probe toward the negative terminal while
contacting it on heat wire to locate point where
tester indication changes abruptly (0 volts). This is
the point where a broken circuit occurs.
When tester indicates 0 volts when its probe
reaches point ªAº, a broken circuit occurs between
point ªAº and the positive terminal. Locate a point
where tester indication changes abruptly (12 volts)
while slowly moving tester probe toward the posi-
tive terminal.
G6M0137
B: REPAIR
1) Clean broken wire and the surrounding area.
2) Cut off slit on (used) thin film by 0.5 mm (0.020
in) width and 10 mm (0.39 in) length.
3) Place the slit on glass along the broken wire,
and deposit conductive silver composition
(DUPONT No. 4817) on the broken portion.
G6M0138
4) Dry out the deposited portion.
5) Inspect the repaired wire for continuity.
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7. Rear Window Defogger

8.
A:
1\)
2\)
3\)
remove
S6M0076A
4\)
meter
S6M0077
5\)
meter
6\)
CAUTION:
When
to
nation
B:
S6M0428B
\(1\)
\(2\)
\(3\)
\(4\)
\(5\)
\(6\)
\(7\)
\(8\)
\(9\)
\(10\)
\(1
\(12\)
\(13\)
\(14\)
\(15\)
\(16\)
\(17\)
\(18\)
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8.

9.
A:
1.
1\)
2\)
3\)
4\)
5\)
out
S5M0048A
6\)
feeder
7\)
2.
1\)
2\)
3\)
4\)
3.
1\)
2\)
3\)
4\)
10.
A:
1.
1\)
2\)
knee
S5M0044A
3\)
entry
nector
S6M0481A
4\)
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10.