light SUBARU FORESTER 1999 Service Workshop Manual

2. Fuel Flap
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. FUEL FLAP
1) Remove bolts which hold hinge to vehicle body,
and detach fuel flap and hinge as a unit.
S5M0150
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure the clearance between the fuel flap
and vehicle body is equal at all points.
2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
1) Remove driver's seat and rear seat cushion.
2) Turn over the floor mat (driver's side).
3) Remove all clips which hold cable.
4) Disconnect cable (A) from pull handle (B).
5) Detach pull handle by removing bolts.
S5M0291B
6) Detach fuel lock holder by turning it.
7) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing opener cable, ensure it moves
smoothly.
3. Front Bumper
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Remove front fog light.
3) Remove the front grille.
4) Remove the extension of both sides.
S5M0152A
5) Remove the seven clips and then detach plate
(A).
S5M0397A
6) Remove under cover.
7) Remove the seven clips from under side of
bumper.
S5M0153
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3. Front Bumper

8) Turn over the front mud guard of the front por-
tion and then remove bolt.
S5M0154
9) Remove bumper face and E/A foam.
10) Remove the four bolts and then detach the
back beam.
S5M0398
11) Remove the four bolts and then detach the
beam upper.
S5M0156
12) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
IBe careful not to scratch the body when
removing or installing the bumper.
4. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Open rear gate.
3) Remove the five screws and the clip from the
rear bumper.
S5M0399
4) Disconnect license plate light connector.
5) Remove bolts and clips from under side of
bumper.
S5M0157
6) Remove bumper face and E/A foam.
7) Remove canister.
8) Remove bolts from bumper stay.
G5M0161
9) Remove rear bumper beam.
10) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
IBe careful not to scratch the body when
removing or installing bumper.
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4. Rear Bumper

8) Turn over the front mud guard of the front por-
tion and then remove bolt.
S5M0154
9) Remove bumper face and E/A foam.
10) Remove the four bolts and then detach the
back beam.
S5M0398
11) Remove the four bolts and then detach the
beam upper.
S5M0156
12) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
IBe careful not to scratch the body when
removing or installing the bumper.
4. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Open rear gate.
3) Remove the five screws and the clip from the
rear bumper.
S5M0399
4) Disconnect license plate light connector.
5) Remove bolts and clips from under side of
bumper.
S5M0157
6) Remove bumper face and E/A foam.
7) Remove canister.
8) Remove bolts from bumper stay.
G5M0161
9) Remove rear bumper beam.
10) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
IBe careful not to scratch the body when
removing or installing bumper.
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4. Rear Bumper

6. Repair Instructions for Colored PP Bumper
All PP bumpers are provided with a grained surface, and if the surface is damaged, it cannot normally be
restored to its former condition. Damage limited to shallow scratches that cause only a change in the lus-
tre of the base material or coating, can be almost fully restored. Before repairing a damaged area, explain
this point to the customer and obtain his or her understanding. Repair methods are outlined below, based
on a classification of the extent of damage.
A: MINOR DAMAGE CAUSING ONLY A CHANGE IN THE LUSTRE OF THE
BUMPER DUE TO A LIGHT TOUCH
Almost restorable.
Process
No.Process name Job contents
1 Cleaning Clean the area to be repaired using water.
2 Sanding Grind the repairing area with #500 sand paper in a ªfeatheringº motion.
3 FinishResin section Coated section
Repeatedly apply wax to the affected area
using a soft cloth (such as flannel). Recom-
mended wax: NITTO KASEI Soft 99 TIRE
WAX BLACK, or equivalent.Perform either the same operation as for the
resin section or process No. 18 and subse-
quent operations in the ª(3)º section, depend-
ing on the degree and nature of damage.
Polish the waxed area with a clean cloth after
5 to 10 minutes.
B: DEEP DAMAGE CAUSED BY SCRATCHING FENCES, ETC.
A dent cannot be repaired but a whitened or swelled part can be removed.
Process
No.Process name Job contents
1 Cleaning Clean damaged area with water.
2Removal of dam-
aged areaCut off protruding area, if any, due to collision, using a putty knife.
3 Sanding Grind the affected area with #100 to #500 sand paper.
4 FinishResin section Coated section
Same as Process No. 3 in the ª(1)º section.Perform Process No. 12 and subsequent
operations in the ª(3)º section.
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6. Repair Instructions for Colored PP Bumper

IDoor glass fit adjustment
Before adjusting door glass alignment, ensure
adjusting bolts for stabilizers, upper stoppers and
sashes are loose and glass is raised so that it is in
contact with upper and side weatherstrip.
1) Temporarily tighten one of the two rear sash
adjusting bolts, at midpoint of oblong hole on inner
panel.
2) Temporarily tighten regulator B channel at a
position slightly lower than midpoint of oblong hole
on inner panel.
3) Lower door glass 10 to 15 mm (0.39 to 0.59 in)
from fully closed position. While applying outward
pressure (load) to upper edge of glass above mid-
point of two outer stabilizers, push in inner stabi-
lizer to glass with 10±5 N (1.0±0.5 kg, 2.2±1.1 lb)
force, then secure it.
Load: F
Front door glass 44.1
±4.9 N (4.5±0.5 kg,
9.9
±1.1 lb)
Rear door glass 44.1
±4.9 N (4.5±0.5 kg,
9.9
±1.1 lb)
G5M0421
IRemedy for unequal dimensions,
between upper, lower and center pillar
sides
1) Close front door and raise door glass.
2) Check for unequal dimensions.
G5M0639
3) If glass tilts too far rearward, loosen adjusting
nut (3) (A) and adjust glass to be parallel with cen-
ter pillar, then after adjustment, tighten adjusting
nut (3).
Tightening torque:
7.4
±2.0 N´m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
S5M0197B
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2. Door

5. REAR DOOR GLASS
Alignment of rear door glass is basically the same as for the front door glass. Due to slight difference in
adjustment dimensions for fore-aft, up-down, and in-out alignments, key points for rear door adjustment are
described.
S5M0202B
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2. Door

3. Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IBe careful not to scratch coated surfaces of
vehicle body and window glass during
removal. Place a cloth over the affected area.
IBe careful not to damage trim panels.
IUse an assistant when handling heavy parts.
IBe careful not to damage or lose small parts.
1. REAR GATE ASSEMBLY
1) Remove rear gate inner handle (A) from rear
gate and then detach trim panel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage clips or their holes.
S5M0386A
2) Disconnect connectors and terminal.
3) Disconnect rear washer hose from wiper motor.
4) If disconnected harness is re-used, tie connec-
tor with a string and place on the upper side of rear
gate for ready use.
CAUTION:
Do not forcefully pull cords, lead wires, etc.
since damage may result; carefully extract
them in a wavy motion while holding connec-
tors.
5) Remove both rubber ducts and then extract
washer hose and harness connector.
6) Gas stay:
(1) Completely open rear gate.
(2) Remove bolts which hold gas stay to rear
gate.
CAUTION:
IBe careful because rear gate drops while
removing bolts. Have an assistant support it
while removing bolts.
IBe sure to place a folded cloth between rear
gate and body to prevent scratches.7) Remove the bolts which hold rear gate to hinge
and then detach rear gate.
S5M0206
8) General precautions in handling rear gate gas
stay are as follows.
CAUTION:
IDo not attempt to disassemble gas stay
because its cylinder is filled with gas.
IBefore discarding gas stay, place it at a
slight angle with the cylinder body side facing
up and drilla2to3mm(0.08 to 0.12 in) dia.
hole to completely discharge the content. (Gas
is odorless, colorless and harmless; however,
metal powder may come out of the hole.)
G5M0551
IIt is good practice to place a vinyl sack over
it before drilling the hole because oil may spurt
out. Be careful to prevent the vinyl cover from
becoming entangled on the drill.
G5M0491
IBe careful not to scratch the exposed sec-
tion of piston rod or allow oil or paint to come
in contact with it.
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3. Rear Gate

8) Installation of glass:
(1) Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
(2) Mount glass on body with matching pin
aligned.
G5M0409
(3) Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.
9) Installation of molding:
(1) Remove adhesive overflowing from outside
of glass until it becomes level with outer height
of glass. Then, add adhesive to portions that
need it, and clean with alcohol or white gaso-
line.
G5M0496
(2) Firstly, press-fit upper front window molding
and lastly, roof molding.
CAUTION:
Do not open and close door after moldings
have been installed. When opening and closing
door for unavoidable reasons, lower door glass
and gently move door.
G5M0417
10) Water leakage test:
Test for water leakage about one hour after instal-
lation.
CAUTION:
IMove vehicle very gently.
IDo not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
11) Natural drying:
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone
for 24 hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him or her
that vehicle should not be subjected to heavy
shock for at least three days.
12) Install cowl panel and wiper arm.
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5. Windshield

5) Application of adhesive:
(1) Cut nozzle tip as shown in the figure.
G5M0414
(2) Open cartridge and put it into a gun with
nozzle attached.
(3) Apply adhesive uniformly to all sides of
adhesion surface while operating gun along
glass end face.
6) Installation of glass:
(1) Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
(2) Mount glass on body with matching pins (A)
aligned.
S5M0211B
(3) Attach quickly and press all sides lightly.7) Water leakage test:
After installing glass, test for water leakage after
about one hour.
CAUTION:
IMove vehicle slowly.
IWhen opening and closing door, lower door
glass and move door gently.
IDo not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
8) Natural drying:
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone
for 24 hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him or her
that vehicle should not be subjected to heavy
shock for at least three days.
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7. Rear Quarter Glass

1. Door Glass
Condition Apparent cause/Correction
Glass in fully closed
position1) Glass runs out of weatherstrip lip when considerable hand
pressure is applied to it from inside.
G5M0502
(This condition may cause wind/booming noise during high-
speed operation.)IInsufficient upward travel of glass
Increase upward travel of glass.
2) Clearance exists between glass and weatherstrip when
light hand pressure is applied to it at center and rear pillar
locations.
G5M0503
(This condition may cause wind noise and/or water leakage.)IInsufficient glass-to-door weather-
strip contact
Check stabilizer and glass for proper
contact. Increase contact using upper
sash adjustment bolt.
IImproper adjustment of striker in in-
out direction
Close door and check for alignment of
striker with vehicle body.
3) Adjust door glass so that it is aligned with door rearview
mirror gusset.
H5M0672A
IWindow is not properly adjusted in
up-down/fore-aft direction.
Adjust window. If necessary, move B
channel regulator to eliminate window
tilt.
IGusset is not properly adjusted in
fore-aft direction.
Adjust gusset after loosing all bolts and
nuts which tighten it.
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1. Door Glass