2005 SUBARU FORESTER USB

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Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview „
Non-turbo models
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
21)
2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-31)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-29)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 36)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-50)
7) Fuse box (page 11-60)
8) Battery (page 11-58)
9) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-16)
10) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-16)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-34)

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„Turbo models
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1) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-27) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-31)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11- 21)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev- el gauge (page 11-29)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 36)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-50)
7) Fuse box (page 11-60)
8) Battery (page 11-58)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-16)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-16)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-34)

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Non-turbo models
A) Filler neck
B) Fill up to this level Turbo models
A) Filler neck
B) Fill up to this level
5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to just below the
filler neck, allowing enough room to add genuine
Subaru cooling system conditioner in the radiator. Add
genuine Subaru cooling system conditioner until the
coolant level reaches the filler neck. Do not pour the
coolant too quickly, as this may lead to insufficient air
bleeding and trapped air in the system.
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B
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B
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Turbo models
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover. A) Air cleaner case cover
B) Air cleaner element
2. Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case
with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele- ment.
USB521BA
B A
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4. To install the air cleaner case cover, insert the two
projections on the air cleaner case cover into the slits
on the air cleaner case and then snap the two clamps
on the air cleaner case cover.
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs. It is rec-
ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by
your SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”.
yWhen disconnecting the spark plug cables,
always grasp the spark plug cap, not the ca-
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Maintenance and service
Turbo models
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again. A) Upper level
B) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil through the dip-
stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level. „ Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
HSB018LA
L F
F
LA
B A
B
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A) Stopper
Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal
support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown.
If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper blade
may scratch the windshield.
6. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm.
Make sure that it locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm. „
Rear window wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.
2. Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise.
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HSB062BC
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3. Having turned the wiper blade assembly to the an-
gle shown in the illustration, pull it in the direction of
the arrow to remove it from the wiper arm. A) Plastic support
4. Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to un-
lock it from the plastic support.
USB582BA
A
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