ECU SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Service Manual

10) If any mechanism does not function properly,
loosen bolts (C) and (D), slide seat as required,
insert all lock plate pawls into holes in slide rail
brackets, and tighten bolts (C) and (D) in that
order.
11) Install bolt cover on rear end of slide rail.
12) Install headrest on backrest.
NOTE:
Tighten bolts in the designated order.2. Rear Seat
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. CUSHION
1) Remove bolts securing hinges (located at front
of cushion) to body.
2) Slightly raise front of cushion while pushing
down on cushion in the direction of ªAº. With cush-
ion held in that position, move it forward until it is
unhooked.
S5M0228A
3) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. BACKREST
1) Remove cushion.
2) Remove rear quarter lower trim. [W5A2].>
3) Remove bolts and nuts.
S5M0407
4) Detach backrest.
5) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBefore installing seat, ensure that seat belt is
placed on cushion.
IConfirm that winding of three-point type seat
belt can operate regularly.
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2. Rear Seat

5. Inner Trim Panel
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. FRONT SECTION
1) Removal order of trim panel:
(1) Remove front pillar upper trim (A).
(2) Remove front pillar lower trim (C).
(3) Remove side sill front upper cover (D).
(4) Remove rear seat cushion and then remove
side sill rear upper cover (G).
(5) Remove center pillar cover (F).
(6) Remove front seat belt anchor. [W3A1].>
(7) Remove screws and then remove center
pillar upper trim (B).
(8) Remove center pillar lower trim (E).
S5M0238A
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to securely hook pawls of inner trim
panel on body flange.
2. REAR SECTION
1) Removal order of trim panel:
(1) Remove rear rail trim (I).
(2) Remove strut cover (J).
(3) Remove rear outside seat belt anchor.

(4) Remove caps and screws then remove rear
quarter upper trim (H).
(5) Remove rear skirt trim (L).
(6) Remove rear floor box and then remove
rear quarter lower trim (K).
S5M0412A
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to securely hook pawls of inner trim
panel on body flange.
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5. Inner Trim Panel

3. FLOOR SECTION
1) Removal order of floor mat:
(1) Remove front seats.
(2) Remove rear seat cushion. [W2A1].>
(3) Remove console box, depending on the
specifications.
(4) Remove front pillar lower trim panel. to 5-3 [W5A1].>
(5) Remove center pillar lower trim panel. to 5-3 [W5A1].>
(6) Remove side sill cover. [W5A1].>
(7) Remove clips from floor mat.
NOTE:
When pulling out edge, do not pull mat alone; pull
mat together with edge. Pry off two steel clips on
side sill front cover and one on side sill rear cover
using screwdriver.
(8) Remove mat hook.
(9) Remove mat from toe board area.
(10) Remove mat from rear heater duct.
(11) Roll mat, and take it out of opened rear
door.
S5M0240
(12) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
ISecure mat firmly with hook and velcro tape.
IInsert mat edge firmly into the groove of side sill
cover.
2) Removal order of rear floor box:(1) Remove clips and then detach rear floor
boxes.
S5M0241
(2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. ROOF TRIM
1) Remove head console.
S5M0243
2) Remove sunvisor and assist rail.
3) Remove front pillar upper trim and center pillar
upper trim , rear quarter
upper trim and rear rail trim.
4) Detach sunroof garnish (A). (Sunroof equipped
model)
S5M0305B
5) Using ST, remove clips.
ST 925580000 PULLER
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5. Inner Trim Panel

IDo not drop the airbag modulator parts, subject
it to high temperatures over 90ÉC (194ÉF), or apply
oil, grease, or water to it; otherwise, the internal
parts may be damaged and its reliability greatly
lowered.
G5M0295
IIf any damage or open is found on the SRS air-
bag system wire harness, do not attempt to repair
using soldering, etc. Be sure to replace the faulty
harness with a new genuine part.
G5M0296
IInstall the wire harness securely with the speci-
fied clips so as to avoid interference or jamming
with other parts.
G5M0297
IBefore connecting the airbag system to ground,
make sure that the grounding terminal is free from
paint and contamination.
IDo not allow water or oil to come in contact with
the connector terminals. Do not touch the connec-
tor terminals.
G5M0298
IWhen connecting or disconnecting airbag
connector, make sure ignition switch is OFF.
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5-5[W1A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. General

8. Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait
for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove lower cover.
4) Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8)
below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering
column until combination switch is securely re-
installed.
G5M0312
5) Disconnect combination switch connectors
from body harness connector.
6) Set front wheels in straight ahead position.
Using T30 TORXTbit, remove the two TORXT
bolts.
H5M0662
7) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag
module. Remove airbag
module, and place it with pad side facing upward.

H5M0664
8) Using steering puller (A), remove steering
wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not allow connector to interfere when
removing steering wheel.
S5M0436A
9) Remove steering column covers.
10) Removing the three retaining screws, remove
combination switch.
S5M0220
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8. Roll Connector

2) Hold rotor with a vise and remove pulley nut.
G6M0066
CAUTION:
When holding rotor with vise, insert aluminum
plates or wood pieces on the contact surfaces
of the vise to prevent rotor from damage.
H6M0498C
(A) Front bracket
(B) Pulley
(C) Nut
(D) Rotor
3) Unsolder connection between rectifier and sta-
tor coil to remove stator coil.
CAUTION:
Finish the work rapidly (less than three sec-
onds) because the rectifier cannot withstand
heat very well.
G6M0068
4) Remove screws which secure IC regulator to
rear cover, and unsolder connection between IC
regulator and rectifier to remove IC regulator.
G6M0069
5) Remove the brushes by unsoldering at the pig-
tails.
G6M0070
6) Remove the nut and insulating bushing at ter-
minal B, and remove rectifier.
S6M0405A
(A) Rectifier
(B) Rear cover
(C) Nut
C: INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1. DIODE
CAUTION:
Never use a megger tester (measuring use for
high voltage) or any other similar measure for
this test; otherwise, the diodes may be dam-
aged.
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2. Generator

(3) Set a new bearing and closely install a fit
tool on the bearing outer race. Press the bear-
ing down into place with a hand press or vise.
A socket wrench can serve as the tool.
(4) Install front bearing retainer.
S6M0410A
(A) Bearing
(B) Socket wrench
(C) Front bracket
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1) Pulling up brush
Before assembling, press the brush down into the
brush holder with your finger and secure in that
position by passing a [2 mm (0.08 in) dia. length 4
to 5 cm (1.6 to 2.0 in)] wire (A) through the hole
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the wire after reassembly.
S6M0411A
2) Heat the bearing box in the rear bracket [50 to
60ÉC (122 to 140ÉF)] and press the rear bearing
into the rear bracket.
CAUTION:
Grease should not be applied for the rear bear-
ing. Remove oil completely if it is found on the
bearing box.
3) After reassembly, turn the pulley by hand to
check that the rotor turns smoothly.
3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be
of the same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
CHAMPION: RC8YC4
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1. #1 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
G6M0095
2) Remove air intake duct and resonator chamber.
(1) Remove bolt which installs air intake duct
on the front side of body.
S6M0708
(2) Remove bolt which installs air intake duct
on body.
B2M2284
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3. Spark Plug

(3) Set a new bearing and closely install a fit
tool on the bearing outer race. Press the bear-
ing down into place with a hand press or vise.
A socket wrench can serve as the tool.
(4) Install front bearing retainer.
S6M0410A
(A) Bearing
(B) Socket wrench
(C) Front bracket
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1) Pulling up brush
Before assembling, press the brush down into the
brush holder with your finger and secure in that
position by passing a [2 mm (0.08 in) dia. length 4
to 5 cm (1.6 to 2.0 in)] wire (A) through the hole
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the wire after reassembly.
S6M0411A
2) Heat the bearing box in the rear bracket [50 to
60ÉC (122 to 140ÉF)] and press the rear bearing
into the rear bracket.
CAUTION:
Grease should not be applied for the rear bear-
ing. Remove oil completely if it is found on the
bearing box.
3) After reassembly, turn the pulley by hand to
check that the rotor turns smoothly.
3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be
of the same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
CHAMPION: RC8YC4
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1. #1 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
G6M0095
2) Remove air intake duct and resonator chamber.
(1) Remove bolt which installs air intake duct
on the front side of body.
S6M0708
(2) Remove bolt which installs air intake duct
on body.
B2M2284
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3. Spark Plug

1.
BatteryT
Capacity
Reverse
Cold
Combination Speedometer
T
Fuel
T
T
2
Charge 2
Oil 2
ABS 2
CHECK
\(Malfunction 12
HI-beam 2
Door
Seat 2
Brake 2
FWD 2
AIRBAG 2
Meter 2V\3203W
A 2
Security
Low 2
Headlight 12
Front 2V\3202
Front 1
Rear T
2
T 2V\3202
Back-up 2V\3202
License 1
High-mounted 2V\3201
Room 1
Spot 1
Luggage 1
Front 2V\3205less
Rear 2V\3204less
Front Pump
Input
2V\3203less
Rear Pump
Input
2V\3203less
Horn 12
Accessory 2
Rear
defogger Input
2
Indicator 2V\3205
Cargo 2
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6-2[S100]SPECIFICA
1.

2) Turn the headlights on. Perform the aiming
adjustment for the other headlight as follows:
CAUTION:
Do not perform lateral headlight aiming adjust-
ment.
H6M0709A
WH L h
1,060 mm
(41.73 in)710 mm
(27.95 in)712 mm
(28.03 in)11 4 m m
(4.49 in)
B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. HEADLIGHT AND SIDE MARKER LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove front grille and
disconnect connector from headlight.
3) Remove screw (A) then remove side marker
light while disconnecting connector.
4) Remove extension (B)
5) Remove bolts (C) which secure headlight and
remove headlight.
S6M0044A
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
6.4
±0.5 N´m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When installing, securely fit clip (on fender side)
into locating (on front turn signal light side).
2. REAR COMBINATION LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove rear quarter upper and lower trim.
3) Remove nuts and disconnect connector.
S6M0045
4) Attach adhesive cloth tape to body area around
rear combination light.
5) Using a standard screwdriver, carefully pry rear
combination light off and away from the front of the
vehicle.
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
6.4
±0.5 N´m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
IDo not pry on the rear combination light
forcefully as this may scratch the vehicle body.
IRemove all traces of adhesive tape from
body before installation.
IAttach butyl rubber tape to back of rear com-
bination light before installing rear combina-
tion light on body for sealing purposes.
3. REAR FINISHER LIGHT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove rear gate trim access hole cover.
3) Remove the four nuts.
S6M0427
4) Detach rear finisher light while disconnecting
connector.
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4. Lighting