2004 SUBARU FORESTER service

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE2
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 1
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.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4SO)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4SO)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4SO)
MECHANICAL ME(H4SO)
EXHAUST EX(H4SO)
COOLING CO(H4SO)
LUBRICATION LU(H4SO)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4SO)
IGNITION IG(H4SO)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4SO)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4SO)

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
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.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)

FU(H4DOTC)-45
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
17.Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector from front oxygen (A/
F) sensor.
3) Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A)
from bracket (B).
4) Remove the front right side wheel.
5) Lift-up the vehicle.
6) Remove the service hole cover.7) Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to the
threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and
leave it for 1 minute or more.
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
8) Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
CAUTION:
When removing the oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait
until the exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will
damage the exhaust pipe.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Before installing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor,
apply anti-seize compound only to the threaded
portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor to make next
removal easier.
Anti-seize compound:
SS-30 JET LUBE
CAUTION:
Never apply anti-seize compound to the protec-
tor of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
2) Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
Tightening torque:
30 N
⋅m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
FU-00009
FU-02088
FU-00078
(A)(B)
FU-00079
FU-00080
FU-00080

FU(H4DOTC)-46
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
3) Install the service hole cover.
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Install the front right side wheel.
6) Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to
bracket (B).
7) Connect the connector of front oxygen (A/F)
sensor.
8) Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
FU-00079
FU-00078
(A)(B)
FU-02088
FU-00009

FU(H4DOTC)-56
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Tank
B: INSTALLATION
1) Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and
push the fuel tank harness into access hole with
grommet.
2) Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the
bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING:
A helper is required to perform this work.
3) Connect the two-way valve hose (A) to two-way
valve and connect the canister hose (B) to canister.
4) Connect the fuel filler hose and air vent hose.5) Connect the fuel hoses, and secure them with
clips and quick connector. 71, INSTALLATION, Fuel Delivery, Return and
Evaporation Lines.>
6) Tighten the band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
33 N
⋅m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
7) Install the rear crossmember. INSTALLATION, Rear Crossmember.>
8) Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord,
and plug the service hole with grommet (B).
9) Set the rear seat and floor mat.
FU-00411
(A)(B)
FU-00091
FU-00092
FU-00093
FU-00411
(B)
(A)
FU-00090

FU(H4DOTC)-65
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Sub Level Sensor
29.Fuel Sub Level Sensor
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
 Place “NO FIRE” signs near working area.
 Be careful not to spill fuel on floor.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under
vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel tank.
4) Tighten the fuel drain plug.
Tightening torque:
26 N
⋅m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
5) Remove the rear seat.6) Remove the service hole cover.
7) Disconnect the connector from fuel sub level
sensor.
8) Disconnect the fuel jet pump hose.
9) Remove the bolts which install the fuel sub level
sensor on fuel tank.
10) Remove the fuel sub level sensor.
FU-00009
FU-00089
FU-00089
FU-00113
FU-00114
FU-00115
FU-00116

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
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.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE3
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
ENGINE SECTION 2
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.FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM) FU(H4DOTC)
EMISSION CONTROL
(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE)EC(H4DOTC)
INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(H4DOTC)
MECHANICAL ME(H4DOTC)
EXHAUST EX(H4DOTC)
COOLING CO(H4DOTC)
LUBRICATION LU(H4DOTC)
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SP(H4DOTC)
IGNITION IG(H4DOTC)
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM SC(H4DOTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC) EN(H4DOTC)