1999 SUBARU FORESTER belt

(1) Radiator panel (UPR) repair bolt
hole M8 (Right)
(2) Radiator panel (UPR) repair bolt
hole M8 (Left)
(3) Fender attaching bolt hole M6
(Symmetrical)
(4) Repair locator 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(5) Radiator panel side gauge hole
24 mm (0.94 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)
(6) Front bumper mounting hole 14
´17 mm (0.55´0.67 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(7) Front crossmember attaching
bolt hole 12.4 mm (0.488 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(8) Fender attaching bolt hole M6
(Symmetrical)
(9) Front strut mounting hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(10) Hood hinge attaching bolt hole
M8 (Symmetrical)
(11) Cowl panel mounting hole 6 mm
(0.24 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(12) Roof inner trim attaching bolt
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.
(13) Fender attaching bolt hole M6
(Symmetrical)
(14) Front pillar gauge hole 20 mm
(0.79 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(15) Wax coat hole 20 mm (0.79 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(16) Retainer attaching square hole 7
mm (0.28 in) (Symmetrical)
(17) Sun visor attaching hole 20 mm
(0.79 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(18) Retainer attaching square hole 7
mm (0.28 in) (Symmetrical)
(19) Retainer attaching square hole 7
mm (0.28 in) (Symmetrical)(20) Center pillar gauge hole 12 mm
(0.47 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(21) Belt anchor attaching bolt hole
12 mm (0.47 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)
(22) Wax coat hole, 20 mm (0.79 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(23) Rear door switch attaching hole
20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)
(24) Retainer attaching square hole 7
mm (0.28 in) (Symmetrical)
(25) Spare tire attaching bolt hole M8
(26) Air draw hole 7 mm (0.28 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(60) Fender attaching bolt hole M6
(Symmetrical)
(64) Door switch attaching hole 13.5
mm (0.531 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(67) Front glass attaching hole Right
6.5 mm (0.256 in) dia. Left 6.5´
10 mm (0.256´0.39 in) dia.
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[S2A0]5-1SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Body Datum Points

B: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
S5M0074A
(27) Rear pillar (Inner) harness clip
attaching hole 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(34) Rear skirt gauge hole 20 mm
(0.79 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(36) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Left)
(37) Rear quarter bumper side gauge
hole 20 mm (0.79 in) dia. (Right)
(38) Instrument panel attaching
square hole 22´34.5 mm (0.87
´1.358 in) (Right)
(39) Steering support beam attaching
bolt hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(40) Front pillar (Inner) gauge hole 10
mm (0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(41) Floor mat attaching clip hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(42) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8´15 mm (0.31´0.59 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)(43) Roof rail attaching square hole 9
mm (0.35 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(44) Rear quarter glass attaching
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(45) Rear locator hollow 4 mm (0.16
in) dia.
(46) Rear strut mounting hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(47) Rear gate stay attaching bolt
hole M8 (Symmetrical)
(48) Inner trim clip attaching hole 8´
20 mm (0.31´0.79 in) dia.
(Symmetrical)
(49) Rear combination light mounting
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(61) Side rail (Inner) gauge hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(65) Seat belt anchor attaching bolt
hole 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(70) Buffer attaching hole M6 (Sym-
metrical)
(71) Bumper face attaching square
hole 8´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in)
(72) Rear quarter and square hole 8
´9 mm (0.31´0.35 in) (Sym-
metrical)
(73) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
(74) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(75) Inner shim carrier attaching bolt
hole M6 (Symmetrical)
(76) Head console attaching hole 8
mm (0.31 in) dia.
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5-1[S2B0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Body Datum Points

1. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
1) While operating button (located on top of
backrest), lift headrest out with hand placed
between backrest and headrest.
S5M0303
2) Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the
way forward. While pulling slide adjuster lever,
move seat all the way forward.
3) Remove bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
4) Remove bolts securing seat rear.
S5M0366
5) While pulling slide adjuster lever, slide seat all
the way back.
6) Remove bolts securing front of seat.
G5M0344
7) While disconnecting side airbag connector,
detach front seat. (Side airbag equipped vehicle)
and inner belt connector.CAUTION:
IBe careful not to scratch seat when remov-
ing it from vehicle.
IAfter the front seat has been removed from
side airbag equipped vehicle, store it as
instructed in section 5-5 AIRBAG REPAIR SEC-
TION.
B: INSTALLATION
1) While operating button (located on top of
backrest), lift headrest out by placing your hand
between backrest and headrest.
S5M0303
2) Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the
way forward. Pull slide adjuster lever and move
lower slide rail all the way backward.
3) Position seat in compartment and align the
holes on the seat with the holes on the vehicle
body side.
4) Secure the front of seat using inward and out-
ward bolts (A) and (B) in that order.
5) While pulling slide adjuster lever, move seat all
the way forward.
6) Secure the rear of seat using inward and out-
ward bolts (C) and (D).
S5M0227A
7) Connect inner belt connector.
8) Connect side airbag connector. (Side airbag
equipped model)
CAUTION:
Check that all lock plate pawls are completely
and equally inserted into the holes in the slide
rail brackets.
9) After installation, ensure that all mechanisms
operate properly and lock.
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5-3[W1A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Front Seat

10) If any mechanism does not function properly,
loosen bolts (C) and (D), slide seat as required,
insert all lock plate pawls into holes in slide rail
brackets, and tighten bolts (C) and (D) in that
order.
11) Install bolt cover on rear end of slide rail.
12) Install headrest on backrest.
NOTE:
Tighten bolts in the designated order.2. Rear Seat
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. CUSHION
1) Remove bolts securing hinges (located at front
of cushion) to body.
2) Slightly raise front of cushion while pushing
down on cushion in the direction of ªAº. With cush-
ion held in that position, move it forward until it is
unhooked.
S5M0228A
3) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. BACKREST
1) Remove cushion.
2) Remove rear quarter lower trim. [W5A2].>
3) Remove bolts and nuts.
S5M0407
4) Detach backrest.
5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBefore installing seat, ensure that seat belt is
placed on cushion.
IConfirm that winding of three-point type seat
belt can operate regularly.
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[W2A2]5-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Rear Seat

10\)
loosen
insert
brackets,
order
1
12\)
NOTE:
T2.
A:
1.
1\)
of
2\)
down
ion
unhooked.
S5M0228A
3\)
2.
1\)
2\)
[W5A2].>
3\)
S5M0407
4\)
5\)
CAUTION:
IBefore
placed
I Confirm
belt
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[W2A2]5-3SER
2.

3. Front Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Replace front seat belt worn by occupants of a
vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
1. OUTER BELT
1) Remove anchor cover.
2) Remove shoulder anchor bolt (A).
3) Remove center pillar cover (B). [W5A1].>
S5M0231B
4) Remove center lower pillar trim panel. 5-3 [W5A1].>
5) Remove webbing guide.
S5M0233
G5M0653
6) Remove lap anchor bolt.
7) Remove belt retractor and outer belt.
S5M0232
8) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IThe left and right ELR's are not mutually
interchangeable because different sensors are
used.
IBe careful not to twist belts during installa-
tion.
2. INNER BELT
1) Disconnect connector.
2) Remove anchor bolt and then detach inner belt.
S5M0234
3) Install in the reverse order of removal.
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5-3[W3A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
3. Front Seat Belt

3. ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER ANCHOR
1) Remove shoulder anchor bolt. [W3A1].>
2) Remove center pillar cover. [W5A1].>
3) Remove center pillar upper trim. [W5A1].>
4) Remove adjustable shoulder anchor assembly.
S5M0235
5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Rear Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Replace rear seat belt worn by occupants of a
vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
1. OUTER BELT (OUTSIDE)
1) Remove rear cushion.
2) Remove rear backrest.
3) Remove rear quarter upper trim and rear quar-
ter lower trim.
4) Remove anchor cover and then remove anchor
bolt.
5) Remove bolt and nut and then detach outer belt
assembly.
S5M0236
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Ensure that seat belt is properly reeled on and off
after installation of ELR.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful not to confuse center
seat anchor plate with outer seat anchor plate
during installation.
IEnsure that seat belts are free from twisting
after installation.
IEnsure that tongues, buckles and belts are
properly placed on seat.
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[W4A1]5-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Rear Seat Belt

3. ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER ANCHOR
1) Remove shoulder anchor bolt. [W3A1].>
2) Remove center pillar cover. [W5A1].>
3) Remove center pillar upper trim. [W5A1].>
4) Remove adjustable shoulder anchor assembly.
S5M0235
5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Rear Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Replace rear seat belt worn by occupants of a
vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
1. OUTER BELT (OUTSIDE)
1) Remove rear cushion.
2) Remove rear backrest.
3) Remove rear quarter upper trim and rear quar-
ter lower trim.
4) Remove anchor cover and then remove anchor
bolt.
5) Remove bolt and nut and then detach outer belt
assembly.
S5M0236
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Ensure that seat belt is properly reeled on and off
after installation of ELR.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful not to confuse center
seat anchor plate with outer seat anchor plate
during installation.
IEnsure that seat belts are free from twisting
after installation.
IEnsure that tongues, buckles and belts are
properly placed on seat.
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[W4A1]5-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Rear Seat Belt