2004 SUBARU FORESTER hood release

SL-33
SECURITY AND LOCK
Front Hood Lock Assembly
15.Front Hood Lock Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the hood.
2) Remove the front grille.
3) Remove the bolt. Remove the hood lock assem-
bly.
4) Remove the release cable from lock assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
 Apply grease to parts that rub.
 Make sure the release cable works properly after
installation.
C: ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the bolt. Adjust the lock assembly while mov-
ing it up and down.
D: INSPECTION
1) Check the striker for bending or abnormal wear.
2) Check the safety lever for improper movement.
3) Check other levers and the spring for rust forma-
tion and unsmooth movement.
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SL-34
SECURITY AND LOCK
Remote Openers
16.Remote Openers
A: REMOVAL
1. HOOD OPENER
1) Remove the front hood lock assembly. SL-33, REMOVAL, Front Hood Lock Assembly.>
2) Remove the release cable from hood lock.
3) Remove the bolt. Remove the opener lever.
2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
1) Remove the rear seat. AL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove the center pillar lower trim and side sill
cover. Remove the rear pillar lower trim. Pull back
the floor mat.
3) Remove the right rear quarter trim. 45, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
Remove the clip holding the cable.
4) Remove the bolt. Remove the opener pull han-
dle.
5) Remove the cable (A) from opener pull handle
(B).6) Rotate the fuel lock inside the quarter panel to
left and remove.
B: INSTALLATION
1. HOOD OPENER
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Make sure the fuel flap opens and closes smoothly.
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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 remove front hood from hinges.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Adjust the clearance between front hood panel
and front fender panel. Clearance must be equal at
both sides.
Tightening torque:
24.5 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Use the hinge mounting holes to align the front
hood longitudinally and laterally.
2) Adjust the height at front end of hood. SL-33, ADJUSTMENT, Front Hood Lock Assem-
bly.>3) Rotate the hood buffer to adjust lateral height.
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PI-3
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
B: PDI PROCEDURE
Follow the procedures shown in the table below.
Static Checks Just After Vehicle Receipt
Step Check point
1. Appearance check (1) If the vehicle is covered with protective coating, visually check the vehicle
body for damage and dents. If the protective coating has been removed,
visually check the body paints for small areas of damage or stains.
(2) Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage and cracks or
excessive gaps to the body sheet metal.
(3) Visually check the plated parts for any damage.
2. Tire check (1) Check the tires for damage, abnormal conditions, and dents on the
wheels.
(2) Check the tire air pressure.
3. Fuse installation If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, attach a room light
fuse.
4. Connection of air conditioner harness If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, connect the air condi-
tioner harness.
5. Check the doors for lock/unlock and open/close
operations.(1) Using the key, check if the door can be locked and unlocked normally.
(2) Open and close all doors to see that there are no abnormal conditions.
6. Operation check of double lock Check that the double lock operates normally.
7. Operation check of the child safety lock system. Check the child safety lock system operates normally.
8. Check the rear gate for lock/unlock and open/
close operations.(1) Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally from the emergency
door.
(2) Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal condi-
tions.
(3) Operate the power door locking switch to check that the rear gate is
locked and unlocked normally.
9. Operation check of fuel lid opener lock release
leverOperate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel lid is unlocked normally.
10. Accessory check Check that the following accessories are provided:
 Owner’s manual
 Warranty booklet
 Service booklet
 Spare key
Jack
Tool set
 Spare tire
11. Operation check of hood lock release system Operate the hood lock release lever to check that the hood opens normally.
12. Battery Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust and trace of bat-
tery fluid leaks.
13. Brake fluid Check the fluid amount.
14. Engine oil Check the oil amount.
15. Transmission fluid (1) Check the fluid amount.
(2) For AT, check the front differential oil.
16. AT front differential oil Check the AT front differential oil amount.
17. Coolant Check the coolant amount.
18. Clutch fluid Check the clutch fluid amount.
19. Window washer fluid Check the window washer fluid amount.
20. Hood latch check Check that the hood is closed and latched securely.
21. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
22. Security system Check that the security system operates normally.
23. Seat (1) Check the seat surfaces for smears or dirt.
(2) Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
24. Seat belt Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
25. Wheel alignment Check that the wheel alignments are properly adjusted.

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
11.OPERATION CHECK OF HOOD LOCK
RELEASE SYSTEM
Operate the hood release knob and check that the
hood is unlocked normally.
Operate the lever (A) and check that the hood is
opened normally. Then support the hood with hood
stay.
12.BATTERY
Check the battery terminals to make sure that no
rust or corrosions due to fluid leaks are found.
Check that the battery caps are securely tightened.
13.BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid amount. If the amount is in-
sufficient, carry out a brake line test to identify
brake fluid leaks and check the brake operation. Af-
ter that, refill the brake fluid tank with the specified
type of fluid.
14.ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil amount. If the amount is insuf-
ficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add
the necessary amount of the specified engine oil.
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(A)
(A) Cap
(B) Upper level
(C) Lower level
(A) Engine oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Notch mark
(D) Upper level
(E) Lower level
(F) Approx. 12 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
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(B)
(C)
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(D)
(E) (F)(C)

ME(H4SO)-34
MECHANICAL
Engine Assembly
9. Engine Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on lift arms.
2) Open the front hood fully, and then support with
the front hood stay.
3) Release the fuel pressure. 47, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, OPERA-
TION, Fuel.>
4) Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C
compressor.
5) Remove the fuel filler cap.
6) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
7) Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case.

Case.>
8) Remove the under cover.
9) Remove the radiator from vehicle. CO(H4SO)-28, REMOVAL, Radiator.>
10) Remove the air cleaner case stay.
 MT model
 AT model11) Disconnect the following connectors and ca-
bles.
(1) Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
(2) Rear oxygen sensor connector
(3) Engine ground cable
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ME(H4DOTC)-41
MECHANICAL
Engine Assembly
9. Engine Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Open the front hood fully, and then support with
the hood stay.
3) Collect the refrigerant from A/C system.

4) Release the fuel pressure.
(1) Disconnect the fuel pump relay connector.
(2) Start the engine, and run until stalls.
(3) After the engine stalls, crank it for 5 seconds
more.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
5) Remove the filler cap.
6) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
7) Remove the radiator from vehicle. CO(H4SO)-28, REMOVAL, Radiator.>
8) Remove the coolant filler tank. CO(H4SO)-42, REMOVAL, Coolant Filler Tank.>
9) Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C
compressor.10) Remove the intercooler. 10, REMOVAL, Intercooler.>
11) Disconnect the following connectors and cable.
(1) Engine harness connector
(2) Engine ground terminal
(3) Disconnect the right and left side engine
ground cables.
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