2004 SUBARU FORESTER instrument panel

SL-35
SECURITY AND LOCK
Ignition Key Lock
17.Ignition Key Lock
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the steering column. REMOVAL, Tilt Steering Column.>
3) Secure the steering column in a vise. Remove
the bolt with a drill.
4) Remove the ignition key lock.
5) Use a new torn bolt. Tighten the torn bolt to end
of thread.
B: INSPECTION
1) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove the lower column cover.
3) Unfasten the holddown clip which secures harness
and disconnect the connector of ignition switch from
body harness.
4) Turn the ignition key plate to each position and
check the continuity between terminals of ignition
connector.
If NG, replace the ignition switch.
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
LOCK — —
ACC No. 1 and No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
ON No. 1 and No. 2
No. 1 and No. 4
No. 2 and No. 4Less than 1 Ω
ST No. 1 and No. 3
No. 1 and No. 4
No. 3 and No. 4Less than 1 Ω
SL-00024
SL-00025

SL-37
SECURITY AND LOCK
Immobilizer Control Module
19.Immobilizer Control Module
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
The following positions for removal and installation
are for LHD models. The positions for RHD models
are symmetrically opposite.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Disconnect the connector from immobilizer con-
trol module.
4) Remove the immobilizer control module.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SL-00061

SL-38
SECURITY AND LOCK
Immobilizer Antenna
20.Immobilizer Antenna
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the screws, separate upper column cover
and lower column cover.
4) Disconnect the immobilizer antenna connector (A)
from immobilizer control module.
5) Remove the screw, and detach the immobilizer
antenna (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SL-00062
(B)
SL-00063
(A)

SL-40
SECURITY AND LOCK
Double Lock Module
22.Double Lock Module
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the nut, then remove the double lock
module while disconnecting the connector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SL-00064

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

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

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
EI
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Front Grille ................................................................................................18
3. Hood Grille ................................................................................................19
4. Front Under Cover ....................................................................................22
5. Front Bumper ............................................................................................23
6. Rear Bumper .............................................................................................30
7. Mud Guard ................................................................................................31
8. Cowl Panel ................................................................................................32
9. Side Sill Spoiler .........................................................................................33
10. Side Garnish .............................................................................................34
11. Front Door Trim .........................................................................................35
12. Rear Door Trim .........................................................................................36
13. Glove Box..................................................................................................37
14. Roof Rail ...................................................................................................38
15. Console Box ..............................................................................................39
16. Instrument Panel Assembly ......................................................................40
17. Upper Inner Trim .......................................................................................43
18. Lower Inner Trim .......................................................................................44
19. Rear Quarter Trim .....................................................................................45
20. Sun Visor...................................................................................................46
21. Roof Trim ..................................................................................................47
22. Rear Gate Trim .........................................................................................48
23. Floor Mat ...................................................................................................49
24. Luggage Floor Mat ....................................................................................50
25. Instrument Panel Center Compartment ....................................................51
26. Heat Shield Cover .....................................................................................52

EI-12
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
General Description
14.INSTRUMENT PANEL
 LHD MODEL
(1) Pad & frame (7) Center panel (13) Grille cover
(2) Center compartment (8) Air vent grille (14) Air vent grille (Defroster)
(3) Grille cover (9) Cup holder (15) Switch panel
(4) Lower cover (10) Glove box panel (16) Passenger’s airbag module
(5) Coin box (11) Glove box lid
(6) Meter visor (12) Steering beam
EI-00793
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(14)
(16)
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(3)
(2)
(13)
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(11) (15)
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