2004 SUBARU FORESTER light

LI-26
LIGHTING SYSTEM
License Plate Light
22.License Plate Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the license plate light mounting screw
(A), and then remove the lens.
2) Remove the bulb.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
LI-00034(A)

LI-27
LIGHTING SYSTEM
High-mounted Stop Light
23.High-mounted Stop Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the cap (a) by prying on the edge with
screwdriver.
3) Remove the screws (b), and then detach the
cover (c).
4) Remove the screws (d), disconnect the connec-
tor, and then detach the high-mounted stop light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
LI-00036
(d)
(c)
(a) (b)

LI-28
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Side Turn Signal Light
24.Side Turn Signal Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Pull out the light from body while pushing it in di-
rection of vehicle front.
3) Disconnect the harness connector and remove
the light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the bulb for blow out using tester.
2) If NG, replace the side turn signal light assembly
with a new one.
LI-00067

LI-29
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Spot Map Light
25.Spot Map Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Insert a flat tip screwdriver to the slot of lens, and
then pry the lens to remove.
3) Remove the spot map light installation screws.
4) Disconnect the harness connectors and remove
the spot map light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. SPOT MAP LIGHT BULB
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
2. SPOT MAP LIGHT SWITCH
Measure the spot map light switch resistance.
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF — More than 1 MΩ
ON 1 and 2 18±5.4 Ω
LI-00038
LI-00039

LI-30
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Room Light
26.Room Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the lens (A) and room light mounting
screws (B).
3) Disconnect the harness connectors and remove
the room light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. ROOM LIGHT BULB
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
2. ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Measure the resistance between room light switch
terminals.
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF — More than 1 MΩ
ON 1 and 3 1.5±0.5 Ω
DOOR 1 and 2 1.5±0.5 Ω
LI-00040
(B) (B)
(A)
LI-00041
321R52

LI-31
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Luggage Room Light
27.Luggage Room Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the lens (A) and luggage room light
mounting screws (B).
3) Disconnect the harness connectors and remove
the luggage room light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT BULB
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
2. LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHT SWITCH
Measure the resistance between luggage room light
switch terminals.
LI-00042
(B)
(B)
(A)
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF — More than 1 MΩ
ON 1 and 3 1.5±0.5 Ω
DOOR 1 and 2 1.5±0.5 Ω
LI-00043
(1) (3)
(2)

LI-32
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Glove Box Light
28.Glove Box Light
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
3) Disconnect the harness connector.
4) Remove the glove box light.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the bulb for blow out.
2) Check the bulb specification. IFICATION, General Description.>
3) If NG, replace the bulb with a new one.
LI-00044

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE7
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.HVAC SYSTEM
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)AC
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTIC)AC
AIRBAG SYSTEM AB
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC) AB
SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW
ENTERTAINMENT ET
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COM
GLASS/WINDOW/MIRROR GW
BODY STRUCTURE BS
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI
SEAT SE
SECURITY AND LOCK SL
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SUNROOF)SR
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM EI
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL EB