ECO mode SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Owner's Manual

RM-4
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
32
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
32
10W-30 or 10W-40

PI-10
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
21.KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Check the keyless entry system operations as fol-
lows:
 Fully open all the door windows.
 Remove the key from the ignition switch and
close all the doors including rear gate.
 Press the “LOCK” button on the keyless transmit-
ter once and check if all the doors are locked, and
the hazard light flashes once.
 Press the “UNLOCK” button on the keyless
transmitter once and check if the all doors are un-
locked, and the hazard light flashes twice. Close all doors and rear gate, press the “LOCK”
button of the keyless transmitter. Press the “UN-
LOCK” button of the keyless transmitter and wait
for 30 seconds. Check that all doors and the rear
gate are automatically locked again.
22.SEAT
Check that each seat provides full functionality in
sliding and reclining. Check all available functions
of the rear seat.
23.SEAT BELT
Pull out the seat belt and then release it. Check that
the belt webbing retracts smoothly.
24.WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Check the wheel alignments. Alignment.>
25.TEST MODE CONNECTORS
Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the
malfunction indicator light starts blinking. If the light
blinks, return the ignition key to LOCK and discon-
nect the test mode connector. Then, turn the igni-
tion key to ON again. If the malfunction indicator
light blinks at that time in spite of the disconnected
test mode connector, carry out an engine diagno-
sis.
26.STARTING CONDITION
Start the engine and check that the engine starts
smoothly. If any battery voltage problems are
found, recharge or replace the battery. If any nois-
es are observed, immediately stop the engine and
check and repair the necessary components.
27.EXHAUST SYSTEM
Listen to the exhaust noise to see if no unusual
noises are heard.
28.INDICATOR LIGHT
Check that all the indicator lights are off.
PI-00108
PI-00109
PI-00110
PI-00111
(A) Test mode connector (Green)
PI-00076
(A)

PM-20
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Cooling System
11.Cooling System
A: INSPECTION
1) Check the radiator for leakage, filling it with cool-
ant and attach the radiator cap tester (A) to filler
neck.
PRESSURE:
157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
Check the following points.
 Each portion of radiator for leakage
 Hose joints and other connections for leakage
CAUTION:
 For turbo model, be sure to install tester to
filler tank side.
 When attaching or detaching tester and when
operating tester, use special care not to deform
radiator filler neck.
 When performing this check, be sure to keep
the engine stationary and fill the radiator with
coolant.
 Wipe off check points before applying pres-
sure.
 Use care not to spill coolant when detaching
the tester from radiator.
 Non-turbo model
 Turbo model
2) Check the radiator cap valve open pressure us-
ing radiator cap tester.
Raise the pressure until the needle of gauge stops
and see if the pressure can be retained for 5 to 6
seconds. The radiator cap is normal if a pressure
above the service limit value has been maintained
for this period.CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the cap may prevent the valve
from functioning normally: be sure to clean the
cap before testing.
Radiator cap valve open pressure
Standard value:
93 — 123 kPa (0.95 — 1.25 kg/cm2, 14 — 18
psi)
Service limit:
83 kPa (0.85 kg/cm
2, 12 psi)
3) Start the engine, and then check if it does not
over heat or it is cooled excessively. If it overheats
or it is cooled excessively, check the cooling sys-
tem. to CO(H4SO)-26, Thermostat.> CO(H4SO)-28, Radiator.> Radiator Cap.>
4) Check the radiator fan operates using Subaru
Select Monitor, when the coolant temperature ex-
ceeds 95°C (203°F). If not operate, check the radi-
ator fan system. Fan System.>
CO-00042
(A)
CO-00043
(A)
(A) Deformation
(B) Deformation, damage, rust
PM-00023
PM-00089
(B)
(A)(A)

PM-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Engine Coolant
12.Engine Coolant
A: REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
The radiator is of the pressurized type. Do not
attempt to open the radiator cap immediately
after the engine has been stopped.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Place a container under drain pipe.
4) Loosen and remove the drain cock to drain en-
gine coolant into container.
5) For quick draining, open the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill coolant on the floor.
6) Drain the coolant from reservoir tank.
7) Tighten the radiator drain cock securely after
draining coolant.
8) Slowly pour the engine coolant from radiator fill-
er port to neck of filler, then pour into reservoir tank
up to “FULL” level.
Coolant capacity (fill up to “FULL” level)
2.0 L Non-turbo AT model:
Approx. 6.52 (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
2.0 L Non-turbo MT model:
Approx. 6.62 (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
2.0 L Non-turbo model with ATF warmer:
Approx. 6.92 (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
2.0 L 2.5 L Turbo AT and MT with oil cooler
model:
Approx. 7.32 (7.7 US qt, 6.4 Imp qt)
2.0 L 2.5 L Turbo MT without oil cooler model:
Approx. 7.42 (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
2.5 L AT model:
Approx. 6.82 (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
2.5 L MT model:
Approx. 6.92 (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)NOTE:
The SUBARU Genuine Coolant containing anti-
freeze and anti-rust agents is especially made for
SUBARU engine, which has an aluminum crank-
case. Always use SUBARU Genuine Coolant,
since other coolant may cause corrosion.
9) Securely install the radiator cap.
10) Run the engine for more than 5 minutes at
2,000 to 3,000 rpm. (Run the engine until radiator
becomes hot in order to purge the air trapped in
cooling system.)
11) Stop the engine and wait until coolant temper-
ature lowers. Then open the radiator cap to check
coolant level and add coolant up to radiator filler
neck. Next, add coolant into reservoir tank up to
“FULL” level.
12) After adding coolant, securely install the radia-
tor and reservoir tank caps.
CO-00009

PM-23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Clutch System
13.Clutch System
A: INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1) Push the release lever to retract the push rod of
the operating cylinder and check if the fluid level in
the clutch reservoir tank rises or not.
 Non-turbo model
 Turbo model
2) If the fluid level rises, pedal free play is correct.
3) If the fluid level does not rise, or the push rod
cannot be retracted, adjust the clutch pedal. to CL-34, Clutch Pedal.>
4) Check the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of the clutch master cylinder tank (A). If the lev-
el is below “MIN” (B), inspect the clutch master
cylinder, operating cylinder and hydraulic line for
fluid leaks. If fluid leaks are found, repair or replace.
If fluid leaks are not found, add clutch fluid to bring
it up to “MAX” (C) of clutch reservoir tank.
Recommended clutch fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or DOT4 brake
fluidCAUTION:
 Prevent the clutch fluid from being splashed
over vehicle body. If the clutch fluid is splashed
over vehicle body, flush it, and then wipe it up.
 Avoid mixing different brake fluid to prevent
degradation of the fluid.
 Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
(A) Release lever
(B) Push rod
(C) Operating cylinder
(A) Release lever
(B) Push rod
(C) Operating cylinder
PM-00075
(A)
(C)(B)
PM-00101
(A)
(B)(C)
(A) Reservoir tank
(B) MIN. level
(C) MAX. level
PM-00076
(A)
(B) (C)

PM-31
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Brake Line
(4) If there is no free play between clevis pin
and clevis, turn the brake switch adjusting nut
until the clearance between stopper and screw
of brake switch becomes 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
3) Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal
with a 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lb) load and measure the
distance between brake pedal and steering wheel.
With the brake pedal released, measure the dis-
tance between pedal and steering wheel again.
The difference between the two measurements
must be less than specified value. If the distance is
more than specified value, there is possibility of air
inside the hydraulic unit.
Brake pedal reserve distance: A
For Australia model
105 mm (4.13 in)/ 490 N (50 kgf , 110 lb) or less
Except for Australia model
90 mm (3.54 in)/ 490 N (50 kgf , 110 lb) or less4) Check to see if air is in the hydraulic brake line
by the feel of pedal operation. If air appears to exist
in the line, bleed it from the system.
5) Check for even operation of all brakes, using a
brake tester or by driving the vehicle for a short dis-
tance on a straight road.
2. BRAKE SERVO SYSTEM
1) With the engine off, depress the brake pedal
several times applying the same pedal force: Make
sure the travel distance should not change.
2) With the brake pedal depressed, start the en-
gine: Make sure the pedal should move slightly to-
ward the floor.
3) With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds:
Make sure the pedal height should not change.
4) Check valve is built into the vacuum hose. Dis-
connect the vacuum hose to inspect function of
check valve.
Blow air into the vacuum hose from its brake boost-
er side end: Air must flow out of engine side end of
hose. Next blow air into the hose from engine side:
Air should not to brake booster side.
Replace both check valve and vacuum hose if the
check valve is faulty. Engine side of vacuum hose
is indicated by marking “ENG” as shown in illustra-
tion.
5) Check the vacuum hose for cracks or other dam-
age.
CAUTION:
When installing the vacuum hose on the engine
and brake booster, do not use soapy water or
lubricating oil on their connections.
6) Check vacuum hose to make sure it is tight and
secure.
(A) Brake switch
(B) Adjusting nut
(C) 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
(D) Stopper
(E) Clevis pin
(F) Clevis
(G) Brake pedal free play
(H) Lock nut
(I) Brake booster operating rod
(J) Play at pin
(A) Steering wheel
(B) Toe board
PM-00041
(B)
(G) (H)
(I)
(J)(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)(A)
PM-00045(B)(A) = A
1
12
2
(A) Engine side
(B) Brake booster side
(C) ENG
PM-00046
(B)
(C) (A)

ME(H4SO)-10
MECHANICAL
General Description
5. CYLINDER BLOCK
 MODEL WITHOUT ATF WARMER
(1) Oil pressure switch (15) Oil filter connectorTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Cylinder block (RH) (16) Oil strainerT1: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
(3) Service hole plug (17) GasketT2: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)
(4) Gasket (18) Oil panT3: 10 (1.0, 7.2)
(5) Oil separator cover (19) Drain plugT4: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
(6) Water by-pass pipe (20) Metal gasketT5: INSTALLATION, Cylinder
Block.> (7) Oil pump (21) Oil level gauge guide
(8) Front oil seal (22) Water pump sealing
(9) Rear oil seal (23) Oil filterT6: 70 (7.1, 50.6)
(10) O-ring (24) GasketT7: First 12 (1.2, 8.7)
Second 12 (1.2, 8.7)
(11) Service hole cover (25) Water pump hose
(12) Cylinder block (LH) (26) PlugT8: 45 (4.6, 33.3)
(13) Water pump (27) O-ringT9: 44 (4.5, 33)
(14) Baffle plateT10: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
ME-02015
(14)
T6
T7
T2
T2
T4
T8
T4
T5
T2
T6
T6
T10
T1
T2
T8
T1
T3
T9
T2
T2
(9) (8)(7)(6)
(10)
(10)
(10)
(26)
(22)(11)
(12)
(13)
(19)(18)
(20)(17)
(16)
(24) (10)
(25)(5)
(4)
(4)
(4)(3)
(3)
(3) (2) (1)
(21)(15)
(23)
T5
T2
T5
T4
(27)

ME(H4SO)-11
MECHANICAL
General Description
 MODEL WITH ATF WARMER
(1) Oil pressure switch (15) Oil filter connectorTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Cylinder block (RH) (16) Oil strainerT1: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
(3) Service hole plug (17) GasketT2: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)
(4) Gasket (18) Oil panT3: 10 (1.0, 7.2)
(5) Oil separator cover (19) Drain plugT4: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
(6) Water by-pass pipe (20) Metal gasketT5: INSTALLATION, Cylinder
Block.> (7) Oil pump (21) Oil level gauge guide
(8) Front oil seal (22) Water pump sealing
(9) Rear oil seal (23) Oil filterT6: 70 (7.1, 50.6)
(10) O-ring (24) GasketT7: First 12 (1.2, 8.7)
Second 12 (1.2, 8.7)
(11) Service hole cover (25) Water pump hose
(12) Cylinder block (LH) (26) PlugT8: 45 (4.6, 33.3)
(13) Water pump (27) O-ringT9: 44 (4.5, 33)
(14) Baffle plateT10: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
ME-02016
(14)
T6
T2
T2
T4
T8
T5
T2
T6
T6
T10
T1
T2
T8
T1
T3
T9
T2
T2
(9) (8)(7)
(10)
(10)
(10)
(26)
(22)(11)
(12)
(19)(18)
(20)(17)
(16)
(24) (10)
(25)(5)
(4)
(4)
(4)(3)
(3)
(3) (2) (1)
(21)(15)
(23)
T5
T2
T5
T4
(27)
T7
(13)
(6)
T4

ME(H4SO)-13
MECHANICAL
General Description
(1) Flywheel (MT model) (9) Snap ring (17) Crankshaft bearing #2, #4
(2) Reinforcement (AT model) (10) Connecting rod bolt (18) Crankshaft bearing #5
(3) Drive plate (AT model) (11) Connecting rod
(4) Top ring (12) Connecting rod bearingTightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Second ring (13) Connecting rod capT1: 45 (4.6, 33.3)
(6) Oil ring (14) CrankshaftT2: 72 (7.3, 52.8)
(7) Piston (15) Woodruff key
(8) Piston pin (16) Crankshaft bearing #1, #3

ME(H4SO)-23
MECHANICAL
General Description
2. GENERAL TOOL
499817100 ENGINE STAND  Stand used for engine disassembly and
assembly.
 Used with ENGINE STAND ADAPTER RH
(498457000) & LH (498457100).
499977100 CRANK PULLEY
WRENCHUsed for stopping rotation of crank pulley when
loosening and tightening crank pulley bolts. (2.5
L model)
499977400 CRANK PULLEY
WRENCHUsed for stopping rotation of crank pulley when
loosening and tightening crank pulley bolts. (2.0
L model)
499987500 CRANKSHAFT
SOCKETUsed for rotating crankshaft.
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Compression gauge Used for measuring compression.
Tachometer (secondary pick-up type) Used for measuring idle speed.
Timing light Used for measuring ignition timing.ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST-499817100
ST-499977100
ST-499977400
ST-499987500