2004 SUBARU FORESTER audio

LI-2
LIGHTING SYSTEM
General Description
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: PRECAUTIONS
 Before removing and installing parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable. When replacing audio,
control module, and other parts provided with memory functions, record memory contents before disconnect-
ing the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory will be erased.
 Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly, unless otherwise indicated.
 Adjust parts to the given specifications.
 Connect the connectors and hoses securely during reassembly.
 After reassembly, make sure functional parts operate smoothly.
WARNING:
 Airbag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. All airbag system wiring
harnesses and connectors are yellow. Do not use electric test equipment on these circuits.
 Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and
switches.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
Headlight12 V — 55 W/60 W
Front turn signal light 12 V — 21 W
Clearance light12 V — 5 W
Side marker light12 V — 5 W
Front fog light12 V — 55 W
Rear combination lightTail/Stop light 12 V — 5/21 W
Turn signal light 12 V — 21 W
Back-up light 12 V — 16 W
License plate light12 V — 5 W
High-mounted stop lightStandard type 12 V — 13 W
Rear spoiler built-in type 12 V — 1.2 W
Room light12 V — 8 W
Spot light12 V — 8 W
Luggage room light12 V — 5 W
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.

ET-3
ENTERTAINMENT
Radio System
2. Radio System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. RADIO

B: INSPECTION
Symptom Repair order
No power coming in. (No display and no sound from speakers.) (1) Check the fuse and power supply for radio.
(2) Check the radio ground.
(3) Remove the radio for repair.
A specific speaker does not operate. (1) Check the speaker.
(2) Check the output circuit between radio and speaker.
Radio generates noise with engine running. (1) Check the radio ground.
(2) Check the generator.
(3) Check the ignition coil.
(4) Remove the radio for repair.
AM and FM modes are weak or noisy. (1) Check the antenna.
(2) Check the antenna amplifier.
(3) Check the noise suppressor.
(4) Check the radio ground.
(5) Remove the radio for repair.

SPC-5
SPECIFICATION
Forester
J: WEIGHT
1. LHD MODEL
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EC K4 KS
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo
Grade 2.0 X 2.5 X
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb)760
(1,675)775
(1,710)775
(1,710)790
(1,740)780
(1,720)800
(1,765)
Rear kgf (lb)600
(1,325)600
(1,325)595
(1,310)595
(1,310)620
(1,365)620
(1,365)
Total kgf (lb)1,360
(3,000)1,375
(3,035)1,370
(3,020)1,385
(3,050)1,400
(3,085)1,420
(3,130)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle weight
(M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)
Rear kgf (lb)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)
Maximum permissi-
ble weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)1,880
(4,140)
OptionSport package base — — — — — —
Aluminum wheel❍❍❍❍❍❍
Front fog light — — — —❍❍
Cruise control — — — —❍❍
High-grade audio — — — — — —
Sport steering — — — — — —
Leather package base — — — — — —
Leather seat, Leather
door trim——————
Navigation system ——————
Air conditioner — —❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — — — — — —
Sunroof — — — — — —
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍————
Cold area pack A — — — — — —
Cold area pack B — — — — — —
Cold area pack C — — — — — —
Cold area pack D❍❍————
Heated mirrors❍❍————
Security system — — — — — —

SPC-6
SPECIFICATION
Forester
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EC K4
Model2.0 L Turbo
Grade2.0 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb) 810 (1,785) 830 (1,830) 815 (1,795) 835 (1,840)
Rear kgf (lb) 620 (1,365) 620 (1,365) 630 (1,390) 630 (1,390)
Total kgf (lb) 1,430 (3,150) 1,450 (3,195) 1,445 (3,185) 1,465 (3,230)
Maximum permissible axle
weight (M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225)
Rear kgf (lb) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295) 1,950 (4,295)
OptionSport package base — — — —
Aluminum wheel — — — —
Front fog light❍❍❍❍
Cruise control❍❍—❍
High-grade audio — — — —
Sport steering — — — —
Leather package base❍❍❍❍
Leather seat, Leather door trim — — —❍
Navigation system — — — —
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍
Side airbag❍❍❍❍
Sunroof — —❍❍
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍——
Cold area pack A — — — —
Cold area pack B❍❍——
Cold area pack C — — — —
Cold area pack D — — — —
Heated mirrors❍❍——
Security system ————

SPC-7
SPECIFICATION
Forester
2. RHD MODEL
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★EK EK
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo
Grade 2.0 X 2.0 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb) 775 (1,710) 790 (1,740) 815 (1,795) 835 (1,840)
Rear kgf (lb) 600 (1,325) 600 (1,325) 635 (1,400) 635 (1,400)
Total kgf (lb) 1,375 (3,035) 1,390 (3,065) 1,450 (3,195) 1,470 (3,240)
Maximum permissible axle
weight (M.P.A.W.)Front kgf (lb) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225) 1,010 (2,225)
Rear kgf (lb) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280) 1,035 (2,280)
Maximum permissible
weight (M.P.W.)Total kgf (lb)1,880 (4,145) 1,880 (4,145) 1,950 (4,300) 1,950 (4,300)
OptionSport package base ————
Aluminum wheel❍❍——
Front fog light — —❍❍
Cruise control — —❍❍
High-grade audio ————
Sport steering ————
Leather package base — —❍❍
Leather seat, Leather door trim — —❍❍
Navigation system ————
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — —❍❍
Sunroof — —❍❍
Self-leveling function Rr❍❍❍❍
Cold area pack A❍❍——
Cold area pack B ————
Cold area pack C — —❍❍
Cold area pack D ————
Heated mirrors❍❍❍❍
Security system — —❍❍

SPC-8
SPECIFICATION
Forester
★: For the option codes, refer to ID section. Option code
★KA
Model 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Grade 2.5 X 2.5 XS 2.5 XT
Transmission 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT 4AT
Curb weight (C.W.)Front kgf (lb)765
(1,685)785
(1,730)760
(1,675)780
(1,720)815
(1,795)835
(1,840)
Rear kgf (lb)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)605
(1,335)605
(1,335)610
(1,345)610
(1,345)
Total kgf (lb)1,375
(3,030)1,395
(3,075)1,365
(3,010)1,385
(3,055)1,425
(3,140)1,445
(3,185)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle weight
(G.A.L.R.)Front kgf (lb)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)1,010
(2,225)
Rear kgf (lb)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)1,035
(2,280)
Maximum permissi-
ble weight (G.V.M.)Total kgf (lb)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)1,950
(4,300)
OptionSport package base — — — — — —
Aluminum wheel — — — — — —
Front fog light — —❍❍❍❍
Cruise control❍❍❍❍❍❍
High-grade audio — — — — — —
Sport steering — — — —❍❍
Leather package base — — — —❍❍
Leather seat, Leather
door trim——————
Navigation system ——————
Air conditioner❍❍❍❍❍❍
Side airbag — — — — — —
Sunroof — — — — — —
Self-leveling function Rr — —❍❍❍❍
Cold area pack A — — — — — —
Cold area pack B — — — — — —
Cold area pack C — — — — — —
Cold area pack D — — — — — —
Heated mirrors — — — — — —
Security system — — — — — —

SPC-9
SPECIFICATION
Forester
3. OPTION
Option Front kgf (lb) Rear kgf (lb) Total kgf (lb)
Sport package base 0.1 (0.2) 0.4 (0.9) 0.5 (1.1)
Aluminum wheel15 IN−6.5 (−14.3)−6.5 (−14.3)−13.0 (−28.6)
16 IN−7.3 (−16.1)−7.3 (−16.1)−14.6 (−32.2)
Front fog light 0.7 (1.5)−0.1 (−0.2) 0.6 (1.3)
Cruise control 1.5 (3.3) 0.2 (0.5) 1.7 (3.8)
High-grade audio 0.8 (1.8) 0.4 (0.9) 1.2 (2.7)
Sport steering 0.2 (0.5) 0.1 (0.2) 0.3 (0.7)
Leather package base 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)
Leather seat, Leather door trim 1.2 (2.6) 3.0 (6.6) 4.2 (9.2)
Navigation system−1.7 (−3.7)−0.8 (−1.8)−2.5 (−5.5)
Air conditioner 16.9 (37.3)−1.4 (−3.1) 15.5 (34.2)
Side airbag 2.0 (4.4) 2.4 (5.3) 4.4 (9.7)
Sunroof 3.5 (7.7) 13.2 (29.1) 16.7 (36.8)
Self-leveling function RrNon-turbo 0.1 (0.2) 3.0 (6.6) 3.1 (6.8)
Turbo 0.1 (0.2) 3.1 (6.8) 3.2 (7.0)
Cold area pack A 0.1 (0.2) 0.2 (0.5) 0.3 (0.7)
Cold area pack B 0.1 (0.2) 0.3 (0.7) 0.4 (0.9)
Cold area pack C 0.1 (0.2) 0.3 (0.7) 0.4 (0.9)
Cold area pack D 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)
Heated mirrors 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)
Security system 0.3 (0.7) 0.3 (0.7) 0.6 (1.4)

EN(H4SO)-4
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Check List for Interview
2. Check List for Interview
A: INSPECTION
1. CHECK LIST No. 1
Check the following items when problem has occurred.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
Customer’s name Engine No.
Date of sale Fuel brand
Date of repair
Odometer readingkm
V.I.N.miles
Weather❏ Fine
❏ Cloudy
❏ Rainy
❏ Snowy
❏ Va r i o u s / O t h e r s :
Ambient air temperature°C (°F)
❏ Hot
❏ War m
❏ Cool
❏ Cold
Place❏ Highway
❏ Suburbs
❏ Inner city
❏ Uphill
❏ Downhill
❏ Rough road
❏ Others:
Engine temperature❏ Cold
❏ War ming-up
❏ After warming-up
❏ Any temperature
❏ Others:
Engine speed rpm
Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Driving conditions❏ Not affected
❏ At starting
❏ While idling
❏ At racing
❏ While accelerating
❏ While cruising
❏ While decelerating
❏ While turning (RH/LH)
Headlight❏ ON / ❏ OFF Rear defogger❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Blower❏ ON / ❏ OFF Audio❏ ON / ❏ OFF
A/C compressor❏ ON / ❏ OFF Car phone❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Radiator fan❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Fr o nt wi pe r❏ ON / ❏ OFF
Rear wiper❏ ON / ❏ OFF