2004 SUBARU FORESTER lock

AB-20
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Roll Connector
9. Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the driver’s airbag module. 14, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
4) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
5) Remove the steering column cover.
6) Remove the screws, and then remove the roll
connector.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Before installing the steering wheel, be sure the
direction of roll connector is adjusted with steering.

C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts
with new parts.
 Combination switch and roll connector are cracked
or deformed.
D: ADJUSTMENT
1) Check that the front wheels are positioned in
straight ahead direction.
2) Turn the roll connector pin (A) clockwise until it
stops.
3) Turn the roll connector pin (A) counterclockwise
approx. 2.65 turns until “▲” marks are aligned.
AB-00593
AB-00594
(A)

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

AB-27
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Airbag Connector
6. Airbag Connector
A: OPERATION
1. POWER SUPPLY
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Move the slide lock (A) in the direction of the
arrow.
(2) Pull the female connector in the direction of
the arrow with slide lock (A) moved.
CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector (A), and push it in carefully
until a connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks.
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
2. DRIVER’S AIRBAG (AIRBAG MAIN HAR-
NESS AND ROLL CONNECTOR), SIDE AIR-
BAG AND PRETENSIONER
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Push the lock arm (A).
(2) With the lock arm (A) pushed in, move the
slide lock (B) in the direction of the arrow.
(3) With the slide lock pulled, remove the lock
arm to its original position, and then pull in the
direction of the arrow and separate the connec-
tor.
CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, and push it in carefully until
a connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks.
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
AB-00015
AB-00016
AB-00017
(A) (B)
AB-00018
AB-00019

AB-28
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Airbag Connector
3. DRIVER’S AIRBAG, PRETENSIONER
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push
lock upward to unlock.
(2) Pull the connector to disconnect from driv-
er’s side airbag module assembly.
2) How to connect:
Connect the connector in reverse order of discon-
necting. At this time, be sure to insert the connector
in until connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
 Be sure to insert the connector in until it
locks. Then pull on it gently to make sure that it
is locked.
 Be sure to insert the push lock.
4. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Push the lock arm (A).
(2) With the lock arm (A) pushed in, pull the
connector in direction of arrow to separate.
CAUTION:
When disconnecting the connector, be sure to
hold onto the connector and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, and push it in carefully until
a connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it locks.
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
AB-00478
AB-00479
AB-00480
AB-00021
(A)
AB-00022
AB-00023

AB-29
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Airbag Connector
5. FRONT SUB-SENSOR AND SIDE AIR-
BAG SENSOR
1) How to disconnect:
Holding outer part (A), pull it in the direction of the
arrow.
CAUTION:
When pulling, be sure to hold onto the connec-
tor and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, and push it in carefully until
a connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
 Outer (A) moves back, and so do not put your
hand on the outer part.
 Be sure to insert the connector in until it
locks. Then pull on it gently to make sure that it
is locked.
6. LAP PRETENSIONER
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push
lock (A) upward to unlock.
(2) Pull the connector to disconnect from lap
pretensioner.
CAUTION:
When pulling the side lock, be sure to hold onto
the connector and not the wire.
2) How to connect:
Connect the connector in reverse order of discon-
necting. At this time, be sure to insert the connector
in until connecting sound is heard.
CAUTION:
 Be sure to insert the connector in until it
locks.
Then pull on it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
 Be sure to push the push lock in.
AB-00024
AB-00025
AB-00115
(A)
AB-00026
AB-00027

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

SB-12
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Rear Seat Belt
5. Rear Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER BELT SIDE
1) Remove the luggage floor mat. MOVAL, Luggage Floor Mat.>
2) Remove the rear seat. AL, Rear Seat.>
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.
5) Remove the anchor cover. Remove the bolt and
shoulder anchor from pillar.
6) Remove the rear quarter trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
7) Remove the bolts, and then detach the outer belt
side.8) Remove the two bolts and adjustable anchor as-
sembly.
2. OUTER BELT CENTER
1) Remove the anchor cover. Remove the bolt and
then detach the shoulder anchor from pillar.
2) Remove the strut cap. AL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
3) Remove the rear rail trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the rear pillar upper trim. REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove the rear skirt trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
6) Remove the rear quarter lower trim. 45, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
7) Remove the cover (B) while detaching snap lock
carefully. Put the outer belt center tongue (A) out to
the other side of the trim through the hole.
8) Remove the clips and hang down rear end of
roof trim.
SB-00008
SB-00009
SB-00010
SB-00011
SB-00009
SB-00012

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