2004 SUBARU FORESTER replace brake

IDI-12
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
Combination Meter Assembly
1. BULB REPLACEMENT
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
(1) Charge warning
(2) Tachometer
(3) Speedometer and tachometer
(4) Rear fog light indicator light
(5) HI-beam indicator
(6) Turn signal indicator RH
(7) Speedometer
(8) Turn signal indicator LH
(9) Cruise indicator light or rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light
(10) Brake warning
(11) ABS warning
(12) AT power mode indicator light
(13) Fuel gauge
(14) Temperature gauge
(15) LCD (Outside temperature indicator, Odometer
and tripmeter)
IDI00024(1) (2)(3)(5)
(6)
(7)(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(4)
(12)

CC-10
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Stop and Brake Switch
6. Stop and Brake Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector from stop and brake
switch, and then remove the switch. 54, REMOVAL, Stop Light Switch.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Measure the brake switch (A) and stop light switch
(B) resistance.
If NG, replace the stop and brake switch.
Switch Pedal Terminal No. Standard
BrakeReleased 1 and 4 Less than 1 Ω
Depressed 1 and 4 More than 1 MΩ
Stop lightReleased 2 and 3 More than 1 MΩ
Depressed 2 and 3 Less than 1 Ω
CC-00022
1234
(A)
(B)
3 2 14

CC(H4SO)-22
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Symptom
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch and brake
switch harness connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Turn the cruise control main switch to ON.
5) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B65) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (
−): Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 2. Check the fuse
No. 16 (in fuse &
relay box).
 Check the har-
ness for open or
short between
stop light/brake
switch and fuse &
relay box.
2 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
Measure the voltage between harness connec-
tor terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B65) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (
−): Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3. Check the har-
ness for open or
short between
stop light/brake
switch and cruise
control module (AT
model).
 Check the clutch
switch and circuit
(MT model).
3 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the cruise control main switch and
ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the cruise control module har-
ness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between cruise
control module harness connector terminal
and stop light switch and brake switch harness
connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(B94) No. 20 — (B65) No. 3:
(B94) No. 16 — (B65) No. 1: Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?Go to step 4.Repair the har-
ness.
4 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH.
Remove and check the stop light switch and
brake switch. Switch.>Are the stop light switch and
brake switch are OK?Stop light switch
and brake switch
circuit are OK.Replace the stop
light switch and
brake switch.

CC(H4SO)-24
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Symptom
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the clutch switch harness con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Turn the cruise control main switch to ON.
5) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B107) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 2.Check the harness
for open or short
between clutch
switch and cruise
control module.
2 CHECK CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the cruise control main switch and
ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch and brake
switch harness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between clutch
switch harness connector terminal and stop
light switch and brake switch harness connec-
tor terminal.
Connector & terminal
(B107) No. 1 — (B65) No. 4:Is the resistance less than 10
Ω?Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness.
3 CHECK CLUTCH SWITCH.
Remove and check the clutch switch. CC-11, Clutch Switch.>Is the clutch switch OK? Clutch switch cir-
cuit is OK.Replace the clutch
switch.

CC(H4DOTC 2.5)-19
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch and brake
switch harness connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B65) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (
−): Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 2. Check the fuse
No. 16 (in fuse &
relay box).
 Check the har-
ness for open or
short between
stop light/brake
switch and fuse &
relay box.
2 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
Measure the voltage between harness connec-
tor terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B65) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (
−): Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3. Check the fuse
No. 11 (in fuse &
relay box).
 Check the har-
ness for open or
short between
stop light/brake
switch and fuse &
relay box.
 Check the clutch
switch and circuit.
3 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH CIRCUIT.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ECM harness connector.
3) Measure the resistance between ECM har-
ness connector terminal and stop light switch
and brake switch harness connector terminal.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 8 — (B65) No. 3:
(B136) No. 9 — (B65) No. 4: Is the resistance less than 10
Ω? Go to step 4.Repair the har-
ness.
4 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE
SWITCH.
Remove and check the stop light switch and
brake switch. Switch.>Are the stop light switch and
brake switch OK? Stop light switch
and brake switch
circuit are OK.Replace the stop
light switch and
brake switch.

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2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
CHASSIS 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.FRONT SUSPENSION FS
REAR SUSPENSION RS
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM WT
DIFFERENTIAL DI
TRANSFER CASE TC
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM DS
ABS ABS
ABS (DIAGNOSTIC) ABS
BRAKE BR
PARKING BRAKE PB
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
(POWER STEERING)PS

PM-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. Schedule
A: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1
1. FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months, carry out inspection by referring
to the following table. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months.
Symbols used:
R: Replace
I: Inspection
(I): Recommended service for safe vehicle operation.
N
OTE:
(1) When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
(2) ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it is physically damaged or ATF leaked.Maintenance interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Month 1224364860728496
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 5 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
×1,000 miles 1 3 9 19 28 38 47 56 66 75
1Engine oil RRRRRRRR
2Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR
3 Spark plug For Turbo R
Others RRRR
4Drive belt(s) IIIIIIII
5Camshaft drive belt RRRR
6Fuel line IIII
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
9Cooling system IIII
10Coolant RRRR
11Clutch system IIII
12Hill-holder system IIII
13 Transmission oil I R I R
14 ATF I R I R
15 Front & rear differential I R I R
16Brake line IIII
17Brake fluid RRRR
18Disk brake pads & discs IIIIIIII
19Brake linings & drums IIII
20Parking brake IIII
21Suspension IIII
22 Wheel bearing(I)
23Axle boot & joint IIIIIIII
24Steering system IIII

PM-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months.
For periodic maintenance of over 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months.
Symbols used:
R: Replace
I: Inspection
(I): Recommended service for safe vehicle operation.
N
OTE:
(1) When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
(2) ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it is physically damaged or ATF leaked.Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 5 12.5 25 37.5 50
×1,000 miles 3 7.5 15 22.5 30
1 Engine oil R R R R
2 Engine oil filter R R R R
Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 25 50 75 100
×1,000 miles 1 15 30 45 60
3 Spark plugs For Turbo R
Others R R R R
4Drive belt(s) IIII
5 Camshaft drive belt R
6 Fuel line I I
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R
9 Cooling system I I
10 Coolant R R
11 Clutch system I I I I I
12 Hill-holder system I I I I I
13 Transmission oil R R
14 ATF R R
15 Front & rear differential oil R R
16 Brake line I I
17 Brake fluid R R
18 Disc brake pads & discs I I I I
19 Brake linings and drums I I
20 Parking brake I I I I
21 Suspension I I I I
22 Wheel bearing (I)
23 Axle boots & joints I I I I
24 Steering system (Power steering) I I I I