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![SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the drivers side sill cover. <Ref. to 5-3
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate. SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the drivers side sill cover. <Ref. to 5-3
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate.](/manual-img/17/57427/w960_57427-138.png)
5F117 : CHECK PASSIVE ARM.
1) Remove the driver's side sill cover.
[W5A0].>
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at driver
side front lower pillar.
3) Close all doors and the rear gate.
:Does the arming automatically func-
tion after 1 minute?
: Go to step5F118.
: Go to step5 F 111.
5F118 : CHECK BATTERY DISCONNECT
PROTECTION.
1) Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button.
2) Connect the white connector (1-pin) at front pil-
lar lower.
3) Install the driver's side sill cover.
[W5A0].>
4) Open the front hood.
5) Press the LOCK/ARM button.
6) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
7) Connect the ground cable to battery.
:Does re-arming function automati-
cally?
: End of basic diagnostics procedure.
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button,
and then close all doors and the rear
gate. Perform ignition switch position
turned LOCK to ON to LOCK.
: Replace security control module.
to 6-2 [W14A1].>
2. DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 1
5F21 : CHECK FUSE.
Remove and visually check fuse No. 7 (in main
fuse box).
:Is fuse No. 7 blown?
: Replace fuse (20 A).
: Go to step5F22.
5F22 : CHECK FUSE.
Remove and visually check fuse No. 5 (in fuse
box).
:Is fuse No. 5 blown?
: Replace fuse (10 A).
: Go to step5F23.
5F23 : CHECK CLEARANCE LIGHT BULB.
Remove and visually check each clearance light
bulb.
:Is the bulb blown?
: Replace clearance light bulb.
: Go to step5F24.
5F24 : CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR
CLEARANCE LIGHT.
Measure voltage between main fuse box connec-
tor (F68) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F68) No. 4 (+) Ð Chassis ground (þ):
B6M1357A
:Is the voltage more than 10 V?
: Go to step5F25.
: Repair wiring harness between main
fuse box and battery.
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[T5F2]6-2DIAGNOSTICS
5. Security System
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1. Front Hood and Hood Lock
S5M0390A
(1) Front hood
(2) Opener bracket
(3) Lever ASSY
(4) Cable
(5) Front hood stay(6) Hood lock ASSY
(7) Striker
(8) Seal (Front hood)
(9) Hinge (RH, LH)Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
14±5 (1.4±0.5, 10.1±3.6)
T2:33±10 (3.3±1.0, 23.9±7)
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5-1[C100]COMPONENT PARTS
1. Front Hood and Hood Lock
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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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[W1A2]5-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Hood
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![SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 3. RELEASE CABLE
1) Remove front grille. <Ref. to 5-1 [W12A0].>
2) Remove release cable from lock assembly.
<Ref. to 5-1 [W1A2].>
3) Remove cable clip from engine compartment.
4) While disengaging cab SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Repair Manual 3. RELEASE CABLE
1) Remove front grille. <Ref. to 5-1 [W12A0].>
2) Remove release cable from lock assembly.
<Ref. to 5-1 [W1A2].>
3) Remove cable clip from engine compartment.
4) While disengaging cab](/manual-img/17/57427/w960_57427-185.png)
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
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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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[W5B3]6-2SERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Front Wiper and Washer