2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-7
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
General Description
5. REAR GATE PANEL
(1) Damper stay  (3) Rear gateTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Hinge (4) Rear gate garnishT1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T2: 14 (1.4, 10.

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-8
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
General Description
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
925610000 WRENCH Used for removing and installing door hin

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-9
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Front Hood Panel
2. Front Hood Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood to remove washer nozzles.
2) Release the clips to remove front hood insulator.
3) Remove the bolts to re

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-10
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Front Fender Panel
3. Front Fender Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front bumper face. <Ref. to EI-23,
REMOVAL, Front Bumper.>
3) R

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-11
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Front Door Panel
4. Front Door Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-35, RE-
MOVAL, Front Door Trim.>
3) Re

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-12
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Front Door Panel
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Using the ST, loosen the body-side bolts of upper
and lower hinges to align the position of front door
panel longitudinally and vertically.

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-13
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Front Sealing Cover
5. Front Sealing Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. <Ref. to EI-35,
REMOVAL, Front Door Trim.>
3

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual EB-14
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL
Rear Door Panel
6. Rear Door Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear door trim. <Ref. to EI-36, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Door Trim.>
3) Remove