2004 SUBARU FORESTER Head light

BS-4
BODY STRUCTURE
Datum Points
(1) Radiator panel gauge hole 6 mm
(0.24 in) dia. (Vehicle center)(14) Fender attaching hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(31) Harness attaching hole 7 mm
(0.28 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(2) Radiator attaching hole 12 mm
(0.47 in) dia.(15) Fender attaching hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(32) Trim attaching hole 8.5 mm (0.33
in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(3) Headlight attaching hole 7 mm
(0.28 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(16) Front door hinge attaching hole 12
mm (0.47 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(33) Trim attaching hole 7 mm (0.28 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(4) Frame plate gauge hole 8 mm
(0.31 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(17) Front door hinge attaching hole 12
mm (0.47 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(34) Harness attaching hole 7×7 mm
(0.28×0.28 in) (Symmetrical)
(5) Bumper beam attaching hole 11
mm (0.43 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(20) Front door switch attaching hole
4.1 mm (0.16 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)(35) Tonneau cover bracket attaching
hole 5.5 mm (0.22 in) dia. (Sym-
metrical)
(6) Fender attaching hole 7 mm (0.28
in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(21) Rear door hinge attaching hole 12
mm (0.47 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(36) Rear strut attaching hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) (Symmetrical)
(7) Fender attaching hole 9 mm (0.35
in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(22) Rear door hinge attaching hole 12
mm (0.47 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(37) Floor mat attaching hole 8 mm
(0.31 in) dia.
(8) Power steering tank attaching hole
RH ATF cooler pipe attaching hole
LH 9 mm (0.35 in) dia.(23) Front weather strip attaching hole
5.2 mm (0.20 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)(38) Trim attaching hole 9×9 mm
(0.35×0.35 in) (Symmetrical)
(9) Fender attaching hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia. (Symmetrical)(39) Trim attaching hole 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(25) Rear weather strip attaching hole
5.2 mm (0.20 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal) (10) Fender attaching hole 7 mm (0.28
in) dia. (Symmetrical)(40) Trim attaching hole 8 mm (0.31 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)
(11) Modular bracket gauge hole 8 mm
(0.31 in) dia. (Vehicle center)(26) Rear door switch attaching hole
4.1 mm (0.16 in) dia. (Symmetri-
cal)
(12) Front strut attaching hole 9.5 mm
(0.37 in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(29) Trim attaching hole 8.5 mm (0.33
in) dia. (Symmetrical)
(13) Front glass attaching hole LH
6.5×10.5 mm (0.26×0.41 in) RH
6.5×7 mm (0.26×0.28 in)(30) Pad attaching hole 5 mm (0.20 in)
dia. (Symmetrical)

SE-6
SEAT
Front Seat
2. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
WARNING:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. If the airbag system is serviced within 20
seconds after the ground cable is disconnected,
it may inflate.
2) While pressing the headrest lock button, remove
the headrest.
3) Tilt forward the backrest.
4) Move the seat to full front end.
5) Remove the bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
6) Remove the two bolts at rear side of seat rail.
7) Move the seat to full rear end.8) Remove the two bolts at front side of seat rail.
9) Disconnect the side airbag connector under
seat.
 Side airbag connector
 Seat belt warning light connector (Driver’s seat)
 Seat heater connector (Model with seat heater)
10) Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT in General Descrip-
tion. NENT, General Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the seat from the vehicle. 6, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the reclining lever and reclining hinge
cover.
SE-00003
SE-00048
SE-00049
SE-00006
SE-00050
SE-00040

EI-47
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
Roof Trim
21.Roof Trim
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing the clip, use great care not to
damage the roof trim.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the over head console. (Sunroof model)

3) Remove the room light. AL, Room Light.>
4) Remove the sun visor and hook or both sides.

5) Remove the assist grip cap to remove assist grip
(A).
6) Remove the upper inner trim. MOVAL, Upper Inner Trim.>
7) Remove the rear quarter upper trim shown in the fig-
ure. Trim.>
(1) Remove the rear rail trim (A).
(2) Remove the rear quarter upper trim (B) of
both sides.8) Remove the clips, and then remove the roof trim.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
(C) Clip
EI-00075
(A)
EI-00076
(A)
(B)
: (C)EI-00077

PI-11
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
29.CLOCK
Check the clock for normal operations and enough
accuracy.
30.RADIO
Check the radio for full functionality and normal
noise level. Also check the CD unit operations.
31.FRONT ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY
SOCKET
Check the front accessory power supply socket op-
erations.
32.LIGHTING SYSTEM
 Check the headlight operations.
 Check the brake light operations.
 Check the other lights for normal operations.
33.WINDOW WASHER
Check that the window washer system injects
washer fluid to the specified area of windshield
shown in the figure.
Front injection position:
A: 350 mm (13.78 in)
B: 150 mm (5.91 in)
C: 275 mm (10.83 in)
D: 600 mm (23.62 in)Rear injection position:
A: 35 mm (1.38 in)
B: 72
°
34.WIPER
Check the front and rear wipers for normal opera-
tions.
35.POWER WINDOW OPERATION CHECK
Manipulate the power window switches one by one
to check that each of the power windows goes up
and down with no noises.
36.BRAKE TEST
Check the foot brake for normal operations.
37.PARKING BRAKE
Check the parking brake for normal operations.
38.AT SHIFT CONTROL
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Check that the select lever can not be moved
from “P” range when brake pedal is not depressed.
3) Check that the select lever can be moved from
“P” range when brake pedal is depressed.
4) Select the select lever to except “P” range.
5) Check that the ignition key can not be removed
from ignition switch when ignition switch is turned
to OFF.
WW-00107
(A) (A)
(B) (B)
(C)
(D)
(1) Nozzle
PI-00081
(1)
A
B

PM-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Spark Plugs
5. Spark Plugs
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the intake duct and intake chamber.
2) Remove the washer tank and put it aside.
3) Disconnect the spark plug cord.
4) Remove the spark plug with a plug-wrench.
5) Set the new spark plug.
Spark plug:
Non-turbo model
CHAMPION RC10YC4 (Standard)
NGK BKR5E-11 (Alternate)
2.0 L Turbo model
NGK PFR6G
2.5 L Turbo model
NGK ILFR6B
Spark plug gap:
Non-turbo model
1.0 — 1.1 mm (0.039 — 0.043 in)
Turbo model
0.7 — 0.8 mm (0.028 — 0.031 in)
6) Tighten the spark plug lightly with hand, and
then secure with a plug-wrench to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
21
±3 N·m (2.14±0.31 kgf-m, 15.49±2.21 ft-lb)
NOTE:
 Be sure to place the gasket between the cylinder
head and spark plug.
 If a torque wrench is not available, tighten the
spark plug until gasket contacts cylinder head; then
tighten further 1/4 to 1/2 turns.
PM-00001

PM-41
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Steering System (Power Steering)
26.Steering System (Power
Steering)
A: INSPECTION
1. STEERING WHEEL
1) Set the steering wheel in a straight-ahead posi-
tion, and check the wheel spokes to make sure
they are correctly set in their specified positions.
2) Lightly turn the steering wheel to the right and
left to determine the point where front wheels start
to move.
Measure the distance of the movement of steering
wheel at the outer periphery of wheel.
Steering wheel free play:
0 — 17 mm (0 — 0.67 in)
Move the steering wheel vertically toward the shaft
to ascertain if there is play in the direction.
Maximum permissible play:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
3) Drive the vehicle and check the following items.
(1) Steering force:
The effort required for steering should be
smooth and even at all points, and should not
vary.
(2) Pull to one side:
Steering wheel should not be pulled to either
side while driving on a level surface.
(3) Wheel runout:
Steering wheel should not be runout.
(4) Return factor:
Steering wheel should return to its original posi-
tion after it has been turned and then released.
2. STEERING SHAFT JOINT
When the steering wheel free play is excessive,
disconnect the universal joint of steering shaft and
check it for any play and yawing torque (at the point
of the crossing direction). Also inspect for any dam-
age to sealing or worn serrations. If the joint is
loose, retighten the mounting bolts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
3. GEARBOX
1) With wheels placed in the direction of straight
ahead, turn the steering wheel 90° in both the right
and left directions.
While the steering wheel is being rotated, check for
looseness in gearbox.
Tightening torque:
59 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.4 ft-lb)
2) Check the boot for damage, cracks or deteriora-
tion.
3) With the vehicle on a level surface, quickly turn
the steering wheel to the right and left.
While the steering wheel is being rotated, check the
gear backlash. If any unusual noise is noticed, ad-
just the gear backlash in the following manner.
(1) Tighten the adjusting screw to 7.4 N·m (0.75
kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) and then loosen. Repeat this op-
eration twice.
(A) Steering wheel free play
PM-00065
(A)
SUBARUSRS AIRBAG
(A) Boot
(B) Gear box mounting bolt
PM-00066
PM-00067
(A)
(B)

ME(H4SO)-26
MECHANICAL
Idle Speed
3. Idle Speed
A: INSPECTION
1) Before checking idle speed, check the following:
(1) Ensure the air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs
are in good condition, and the hoses are con-
nected properly.
(2) Ensure the malfunction indicator light does
not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
3) Stop the engine, and then turn the ignition switch
to OFF.
4) When using the Subaru Select Monitor, refer to
the following. TOOL, PREPARATION TOOL, General Descrip-
tion.>
(1) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Moni-
tor.
(2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru
Select Monitor switch to ON.
(4) Select the {Each System Check} in Main
Menu.
(5) Select the {Engine Control System} in Se-
lection Menu.
(6) Select the {Current Data Display & Save} in
Engine Control System Diagnosis.
(7) Select the {Data Display} in Data Display
Menu.
(8) Start the engine, and then read the engine
idle speed.
5) When using the tachometer (Secondary pick-up
type).
(1) Attach the pick-up clip to No. 1 cylinder
spark plug cord.(2) Start the engine, and then read the engine
idle speed.
NOTE:
 When using the OBD-II general scan tool, care-
fully read its operation manual.
 This ignition system provides simultaneous igni-
tion for #1 and #2 plugs. It must be noted that some
tachometers may register twice that of actual en-
gine speed.
6) Check the idle speed when unloaded. (With
headlights, heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan,
air conditioning, etc. OFF)
Idle speed [No load and gears in “N” or “P”
range]:
650
±100 rpm
7) Check the idle speed when loaded. (Turn the air
conditioning switch to “ON” and operate the com-
pressor for at least 1 minute before measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C “ON”, no load and gears in “N”
or “P” range]:
850
±100 rpm
NOTE:
Idle speed can not be adjusted manually, because
the idle speed is automatically adjusted.
If the specified idle speed can not be maintained,
refer to General On-board Diagnosis Table under
“Engine Control System”. Basic Diagnostics Procedure.>
ME-00325
ME-00193

ME(H4SO)-65
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head
(5) Compress the valve spring, and then fit the
valve spring retainer key.
(6) After installing, tap the valve spring retainers
lightly with plastic hammer for better seating.
E: INSPECTION
1. VALVE SPRING
1) Check the valve springs for damage, free length,
and tension. Replace the valve spring if it is not
within the standard value presented in the table.
2) To measure the squareness of valve spring,
stand the spring on a surface plate and measure its
deflection at the top using a try square.
2. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE OIL
SEAL
In the following case, pinch and remove the oil seal
from valve using pliers, and then replace it with a
new one.
 When the lip is damaged.
 When the spring is out of the specified position. When readjusting the surfaces of intake valve
and valve sheet.
 When replacing the intake valve guide.
1) Place the cylinder head on ST1.
2) Using ST2, press-fit the oil seal.
CAUTION:
 Apply engine oil to oil seal before press-fit-
ting.
 When press-fitting oil seal, do not use ham-
mer or strike in.
 Differentiate between intake valve oil seal
and exhaust valve oil seal by noting their differ-
ence in color.
ST1 498267800 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
ST2 498857100 VALVE OIL SEAL GUIDE
Color of rubber part:
Intake [Black]
Exhaust [Brown]
Color of spring part:
Intake [Silver]
Exhaust [Silver]
F: ADJUSTMENT
1. CYLINDER HEAD
1) Make sure that no crack or other damage exists.
In addition to visual inspection, inspect important
areas by means of red lead check.
Also make sure that gasket installing surface
shows no trace of gas and water leaks.
2) Place the cylinder head on ST.
ST 498267800 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
3) Measure the warping of the cylinder head sur-
face that mates with crankcase using a straight
edge and thickness gauge.
If the warping exceeds the limit, regrind the surface
with a surface grinder.
Warping limit:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Grinding limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Standard height of cylinder head:
97.5 mm (3.839 in)
(A) Retainer
(B) Valve spring
Free length 54.30 mm (2.1378 in)
Squareness 2.5°, 2.4 mm (0.094 in)
Tension/spring
height215 — 246 N
(21.9 — 25.1 kgf, 48.2 — 55.3 lb)/
45.0 mm (1.772 in)
527 — 582 N
(53.7 — 59.3 kgf, 118.1 — 130.8 lb)/
34.7 mm (1.366 in)
ME-00282
(B)(B)
(A)
ME-00283
ME-00284
ST1
ST2