SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

ID-2
IDENTIFICATION
Identification
1. Identification
A: IDENTIFICATION
1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND LABEL LOCATIONS
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
Positioning of the plate label for identification
ID-00015
Vehicle identification
number
Model number plate Emission control labelVacuum hose
piping label
ID plate (Europe model)
ADR compliance plate
(Australia model)Tire inflation pressure label
(Driver side) (Australia model)
Tire pressure label
(Driver side) (Except Australia model)
Saudi Arabia plate
(Saudi Arabia model)
Built date plate
(Australia model)
ID-00011Engine serial number
ENGINE
ID-00012
4ATTransmission serial number
ID-00013
Transmission serial number5MT

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IDENTIFICATION
Identification
ID-00016
VA-type
T-typeLabel
location
Stamp location
ID-00017
41JF1
SG
5L
SG 5 A L 1KK
43
EJ 201NWUAA
T
Y755
XF
3A
A G
00200
EC1
0
23
0
applied modeloption code
trim codeVIN
engine type
transmission typeColor code
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
Model number plate
AJ

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IDENTIFICATION
Identification
2. MEANING OF V.I.N.
The meaning of the VIN is as follows:
 Europe, Australia and General (Except GCC)
]JF1SG5LK44G002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ][ ) are stop marks.
 GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, etc.)
]JF1SG93MX4J002001[
The starting and ending brackets ( ][ ) are stop marks.
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 to 3 JF1 Manufacturer body area JF1: Passengercar, FHI made
JF2: MPV, FHI made
4 S Car line S: FORESTER
5 G Body type G: Wagon
6 5 Displacement 5: 2.0L AWD
9: 2.5L AWD
7 L Steering position K: RHD (Right-hand drive)
L: LHD (Left-hand drive)
8 K Engine & transmission R: SOHC MPI 4-speed AT
K: SOHC MPI Full-time AWD 5-speed MT Dual range
D: DOHC Turbo Full-time AWD 5-speed MT
T: DOHC Turbo 4-speed D-AT
9 4 Drive type 3: Full-time AWD Single range
4: Full-time AWD Dual range
5: AWD AT
10 4 Model year 3: 2003MY
4: 2004MY
5: 2005MY
11 G Factory location G: FHI (Gunma)
12 to 17 002001 Serial number —
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 to 3 JF1 Manufacturer body area JF1: Passenger car, FHI made
4 S Car line S: FORESTER
5 G Body type G: Wagon
6 9 Displacement 9: 2.5L AWD
7 3 Grade 3: 2.5X
8 M Restraint M: Manual belts, dual airbag
9 X Check digit 0 — 9 & X
10 4 Model year 3: 2003MY
4: 2004MY
5: 2005MY
11 J Transmission type H: Full-time AWD 4-speed AT
J: Full-time AWD 5-speed MT dual range
12 to 17 002001 Serial number —

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IDENTIFICATION
Identification
3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE
The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the
transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
SG5BL1K
The engine and transmission type are as follows:
 Engine
EJ201NWTAA
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 S Series S: FORESTER
2 G Body type G: Wagon
3 5 Engine displacement
Drive system
Suspension system5: 2.0 L AWD
9: 2.5 L AWD
4 B Minor change B: 2004MY
5 L Destination K: RHD (Right-hand drive)
L: LHD (Left-hand drive)
6 1 Grade 1: 2.0X
3: HUNTER Ver
5: 2.0XT
7: 2.5X
B: 2.5XT
7 K Transmission, fuel feed
systemR: SOHC MPI 4-speed AT
K: SOHC MPI Full-time AWD 5-speed MT Dual range
D: DOHC Turbo Full-time AWD 5-speed MT
P: DOHC Turbo 4-speed AT
T: DOHC Turbo 4-speed D-AT
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 EJ Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
3 and 4 20 Displacement 20: 2.0L
25: 2.5L
5 1 Fuel feed system 1: D-MPI SOHC-A
5: L-MPI Turbo
6 N Emission control M: Unleaded non-STEP-III
N: Unleaded STEP-III
7 W Transmission W: MT
Y: MT (Response to CO
2 emission control)
X: AT
V: AT (Response to CO
2 emission control)
8 T Minor change T: 2004MY
9 to 10 AA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.

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IDENTIFICATION
Identification
 Transmission
TY755XF3AA
 Rear differential 1
VA1REK
 Rear differential 2
HP
 Option code
ECAJ
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 T Transmission T: Transmission
2 Y Transmission type Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT
3 and 4 75 Classification 75: MT
1A: AT
1B: AT
55 Series 3: AT
5: MT
6 X Transmission specifica-
tionsV: Full-time AWD 5-speed MT with viscous coupling center dif-
ferential single range
X: Full-time AWD 5-speed MT Dual range with viscous cou-
pling center differential
Z: Full-time AWD 4-speed AT with MPT
L: Full-time AWD 4-speed AT with MPT Turbo
7 F Mounted body F: 2.5L SOHC
R: 2.0L SOHC
N: 2.0L DOHC Turbo
H: 2.5L DOHC Turbo
8 3 Minor change 3: Initial
9 to 10 AA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 V Fo r AW D V: AW D
2 A Type A: A type
3 1 Hypoid gear diameter
mm (in)1: 152 (6.0) dia.
4 R Installation position R: Rear
5 E Reduction gear ratio E: 4.111
F: 4.444
6 K Specification differ-
ences—
Code Reduction gear ratio LSD
HP 4.111 Viscous
JP 4.111 Viscous
CF 4.444 Viscous
Digits Code Meaning Details
1 to 2 EC Destination EC: EC
K4: K4
KS: KS
EK: EK
KA: KA
3 to 4 AJ Main option of vehicle —

RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
RM
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1. Recommended Materials ............................................................................2

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RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
1. Recommended Materials
A: RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
1. GENERAL
To insure the best performance, always use the
specified oil, gasoline, adhesive, sealant, etc. or a
substitute of equivalent quality.
2. FUEL
Always use a gasoline of the same or higher octane
value than specified in the owner’s manual. Ignor-
ing the specifications below will result in damage or
poor operation of the engine and fuel injection sys-
tem. Use the specified gasoline to correct perfor-
mance.
 Unleaded gasoline
Use unleaded gasoline and not leaded gasoline on
vehicles with catalytic converter installed to reduce
air pollution. Using leaded gasoline will damage the
catalytic converter.
*For Australia model.
 Leaded gasoline
On vehicles without catalytic converter, use leaded
gasoline with an octane value of 90 RON or higher.
Model Petrol RON
Non-turbo UnleadedMore than 95 RON
More than 90 RON
*
Turbo Unleaded More than 98 RON

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RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
3. LUBRICANTS
Use either the lubricants in the table below or equivalent lubricants. See the table below to choose the correct
SAE viscosity.
LubricantRecommended
Alternative
API Spec. CCMC Spec. ACEA Spec.
Engine oil SL or SJ Grade “Energy conserving” G4 or G5 A1, A2 or A3 SH or SG
Manual transmission oil GL-5 — — —
Front differential oil GL-5 — — —
Rear differential oil GL-5 — — —
SAE
0W-20
NE
E
RG
G
YCONSERVIN
APISERVICESL
RM-00006
RM-00001
SAE
5W-30
NE
E
RG
G
YCONSERVIN
APISERVICESL
AMERICANPETROLEUMINSTITUTE
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
CERTIFEID
RM-00002

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RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Engine oil
Non-turbo model
Tu r b o m o d e l
RM-00032 (˚F) –22 –4 14 50 68 86 104 (˚C) –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40
5W-30
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10W-30 or 10W-40
0W-20 Recommend
RM-00033 (˚F)–22–4 14 50 68 86 104 (˚C)–30–20 –100
10 20 30 40
5W-30 Recommend
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10W-30 or 10W-40

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RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
4. FLUID
Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
5. COOLANT
Use genuine coolant to protect the engine.
6. REFRIGERANT
Standard air conditioners on Subaru vehicles use HFC134a refrigerant. Do not mix it with other refrigerants.
Also, do not use any air compressor oil except for ZXL200PG.
7. GREASE
Use the grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature SAE J300
Manual transmission oil, front differential oil and rear differential oil
Fluid Recommended Alternative Remarks
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON III — —
Power steering fluid DEXRON III — —
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 —
Clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 FMVSS No. 116 DOT4 —
Coolant Recommended Item number Alternative
Coolant SUBARU coolant 000016218 None
Water for dilution Distilled water — Tap water (Soft water)
Air conditioner Recommended Item number Alternative
Refrigerant HFC134a — None
Compressor oil ZXL200PG — None
Grease Application point Recommended Item number Alternative
Supplementary lubricants  Oxygen sensor
 Bolts, etc.SUBARU CRC 004301003 —
RM-00004 (F)–22 –4 14 50 68 86 104 (C)–30 –20 –100
10 20 30 40
85W
75W-9080W90
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