SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

SL-31
SECURITY AND LOCK
Rear Gate Latch Assembly
13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-48, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove two bolts.
4) Remove the rear gate latch assembly, and then
disconnect the connector.
5) Remove the rear gate outer handle cable, and
then remove the rear gate latch assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the cable is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever, cable, rear gate latch
switch and door lock operate smoothly.
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SL-32
SECURITY AND LOCK
Rear Gate Latch Lock Actuator
14.Rear Gate Latch Lock Actua-
tor
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-31, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
2) Remove three pawls, and then remove the rear
gate latch lock actuator from rear gate latch assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force to remove the rear
gate latch lock actuator. The pawl surroundings
of rear gate latch assembly will be deformed.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to align the lever groove of rear gate
latch assembly and actuator lever.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the door lock actuator harness con-
nector.
2) Connect the battery to door lock actuator termi-
nals.
If NG, replace the rear gate latch lock actuator.
Terminal No. Actuator operation
No. 4 (+) and No. 2 (–) Unlocked → Locked
No. 2 (+) and No. 4 (–) Locked → Unlocked
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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-00020

SL-34
SECURITY AND LOCK
Remote Openers
16.Remote Openers
A: REMOVAL
1. HOOD OPENER
1) Remove the front hood lock assembly. <Ref. to
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. <Ref. to SE-13, REMOV-
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. <Ref. to EI-
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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SL-35
SECURITY AND LOCK
Ignition Key Lock
17.Ignition Key Lock
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the steering column. <Ref. to PS-26,
REMOVAL, Tilt Steering Column.>
3) Secure the steering column in a vise. Remove
the bolt with a drill.
4) Remove the ignition key lock.
5) Use a new torn bolt. Tighten the torn bolt to end
of thread.
B: INSPECTION
1) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove the lower column cover.
3) Unfasten the holddown clip which secures harness
and disconnect the connector of ignition switch from
body harness.
4) Turn the ignition key plate to each position and
check the continuity between terminals of ignition
connector.
If NG, replace the ignition switch.
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
LOCK — —
ACC No. 1 and No. 2 Less than 1 Ω
ON No. 1 and No. 2
No. 1 and No. 4
No. 2 and No. 4Less than 1 Ω
ST No. 1 and No. 3
No. 1 and No. 4
No. 3 and No. 4Less than 1 Ω
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SL-36
SECURITY AND LOCK
Key Lock Cylinder
18.Key Lock Cylinder
A: REPLACEMENT
1. FRONT DOOR
 Without double lock:
1) Remove the door trim. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL,
Front Door Trim.>
2) Pull back the sealing cover. <Ref. to EB-13, RE-
MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
3) Close the front door glass completely.
4) Remove the rod clamp (A). Remove the lock
plate (B). Replace the key cylinder.
NOTE:
Be sure to replace the lock plate (B) with a new
one.
 With double lock:
1) Remove the door trim. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOVAL,
Front Door Trim.>
2) Remove the sealing cover. <Ref. to EB-13, RE-
MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
3) Close the front door glass completely.
4) Remove the key cylinder retainer cover, and
then remove the rod clamp (A).
CAUTION:
Be sure to replace the key cylinder retainer cov-
er with a new one when removing.
5) Remove the bolt (B) and key cylinder retainer to
replace the key cylinder.
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(A) (B)
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(A) (B)

SL-37
SECURITY AND LOCK
Immobilizer Control Module
19.Immobilizer Control Module
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
The following positions for removal and installation
are for LHD models. The positions for RHD models
are symmetrically opposite.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref.
to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Disconnect the connector from immobilizer con-
trol module.
4) Remove the immobilizer control module.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SL-38
SECURITY AND LOCK
Immobilizer Antenna
20.Immobilizer Antenna
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref.
to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the screws, separate upper column cover
and lower column cover.
4) Disconnect the immobilizer antenna connector (A)
from immobilizer control module.
5) Remove the screw, and detach the immobilizer
antenna (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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(B)
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(A)

SL-39
SECURITY AND LOCK
Keyless Entry Control Module
21.Keyless Entry Control Mod-
ule
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the glove box. <Ref. to EI-37, REMOV-
AL, Glove Box.>
3) Remove the nut, and then remove the keyless
entry control module while disconnecting connec-
tor.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SL-40
SECURITY AND LOCK
Double Lock Module
22.Double Lock Module
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref.
to EI-40, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
3) Remove the nut, then remove the double lock
module while disconnecting the connector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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