coolant SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Owner's Guide

CO(H4SO)-5
COOLING
General Description
 TURBO MODEL
(1) Thermostat cover (5) GasketTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Gasket (6) Heater by-pass hoseT1: First 12 (1.2, 8.7)
Second 12 (1.2, 8.7)
(3) Thermostat (7) Coolant filler tank by-pass hose
(4) Water pump ASSY (8) Water by-pass pipeT2: 6.5 (0.66, 4.8)
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CO(H4SO)-6
COOLING
General Description
 MODEL WITH ATF WARMER
(1) Thermostat cover (5) GasketTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Gasket (6) Heater by-pass hoseT1: First 12 (1.2, 8.7)
Second 12 (1.2, 8.7)
(3) Thermostat (7) Coolant filler tank by-pass hose
(4) Water pump ASSY (8) Water by-pass pipeT2: 6.5 (0.66, 4.8)
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T1
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COOLING
General Description
2. RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN
 NON-TURBO MODEL
(1) Radiator lower cushion (11) Radiator sub fan (21) Radiator outlet hose
(2) Radiator (12) Radiator sub fan motor (22) Radiator drain plug
(3) Radiator upper cushion (13) Radiator main fan (23) Radiator cap
(4) Radiator upper bracket (14) Radiator main fan motor
(5) Clamp (15) ATF hose clamp (AT model)Tightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(6) Radiator inlet hose (16) ATF inlet hose A (AT model)T1: 4.4 (0.45, 3.3)
(7) Engine coolant reservoir tank cap (17) ATF outlet hose A (AT model)T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(8) Overflow hose (18) ATF pipe (AT model)T3: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(9) Engine coolant reservoir tank (19) ATF inlet hose B (AT model)T4: 3.4 (0.35, 2.5)
(10) Radiator sub fan shroud (20) ATF outlet hose B (AT model)T5: 4.9 (0.50, 3.6)
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T3
T2
T2
T4
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(20) (22)(3) (4)
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(18)(7)
(17)
(15) (15)
(15)
(15) (15) (15)(12)
(11)
(13)
T5
T1
T1
(5) (5)
(5)(6)
(21)
A
A
C
T3
B
B
C
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CO(H4SO)-9
COOLING
General Description
(1) Radiator lower cushion (18) ATF pipe (AT model) (31) Oil cooler inlet hose B (MT model
with oil cooler)
(2) Radiator (19) ATF inlet hose B (AT model)
(3) Radiator upper cushion (20) ATF outlet hose B (AT model) (32) Oil cooler outlet hose B (MT
model with oil cooler)
(4) Radiator upper bracket (21) Radiator outlet hose
(5) Clamp (22) Radiator drain plug (33) Spacer (MT model with oil cooler)
(6) Radiator inlet hose (23) Engine coolant filler tank (34) Cushion (MT model with oil
cooler)
(7) Engine coolant reservoir tank cap (24) Engine coolant filler tank cap
(8) Over flow hose (25) Engine overflow hose (35) Setting washer (MT model with oil
cooler)
(9) Engine coolant reservoir tank (26) Radiator under cover (AT model)
(10) Radiator fan shroud (27) Engine air breather hose
(11) Radiator sub fan (28) Oil cooler inlet hose A (MT model
with oil cooler)Tightening torque: N
⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(12) Radiator sub fan motorT1: 4.4 (0.45, 3.3)
(13) Radiator main fan (29) Oil cooler outlet hose A (MT
model with oil cooler)T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(14) Radiator main fan motorT3: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(15) ATF hose clamp (AT model) (30) Oil cooler pipe (MT model with oil
cooler)T4: 3.4 (0.35, 2.5)
(16) ATF inlet hose A (AT model)T5: 4.9 (0.50, 3.6)
(17) ATF outlet hose A (AT model)

CO(H4SO)-14
COOLING
Radiator Fan System
B: INSPECTION
DETECTING CONDITION:
 Engine coolant temperature is above 95°C (203°F).
 Vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 MPH).
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Radiator main fan and sub fan does not rotate under the above conditions.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK OPERATION OF RADIATOR FAN.
1) Connect the test mode connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Using Subaru Select Monitor, check the
compulsory operation of radiator fan relay.
N
OTE:
 With Subaru Select Monitor
When checking the compulsory operation of
radiator fan, the radiator main and sub fan
repeat the rotation in order of following: low
speed rotation → high speed rotation → off.
 Subaru Select Monitor
Refer to Compulsory Valve Operation Check
Mode for detail procedures. EN(H4SO)-45, Compulsory Valve Operation
Check Mode.>Do the radiator main and sub
fan rotate at low speed?Go to step 2.Go to step 3.
2 CHECK OPERATION OF RADIATOR FAN.
1) Connect the test mode connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Using Subaru Select Monitor, check the
compulsory operation of radiator fan relay.
N
OTE:
 With Subaru Select Monitor
When checking the compulsory operation of
radiator fan, the radiator main and sub fan
repeat the rotation in order of following: low
speed rotation → high speed rotation → off.
 Subaru Select Monitor
Refer to Compulsory Valve Operation Check
Mode for detail procedures. EN(H4SO)-45, Compulsory Valve Operation
Check Mode.>Do the radiator main and sub
fan rotate at high speed?Radiator main fan
system is okay.Go to step 32.
3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN RE-
LAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the fan relay 1 from A/C relay
holder.
3) Measure the voltage between main fan
relay terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 31 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4.Go to step 5.
4 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN RE-
LAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between main fan
relay terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 34 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 8.Go to step 7.
5 CHECK FUSE.
1) Remove the fuse from A/C relay holder.
2) Check the condition of fuse.Is the fuse blown out? Replace the fuse. Go to step 6.

CO(H4SO)-19
COOLING
Engine Coolant
3. Engine Coolant
A: REPLACEMENT
1. DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Remove the drain cock to drain engine coolant
into container.
NOTE:
Remove the radiator cap so that engine coolant will
drain faster.
4) Install the drain cock.
2. FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Fill engine coolant into the radiator up to filler
neck position.
Coolant capacity (fill up to “FULL” level): to CO(H4SO)-2, SPECIFICATION, General De-
scription.>
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.
2) Fill engine coolant into the reservoir tank up to
Full level.
3) Warm-up the engine completely for more than 5
minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
4) If the engine coolant level drops in radiator, add
engine coolant to filler neck position.5) If the engine coolant level drops from Full level of
reservoir tank, add engine coolant to Full level.
6) Attach the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
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CO(H4SO)-20
COOLING
Engine Coolant
B: INSPECTION
1. RELATIONSHIP OF SUBARU COOLANT
CONCENTRATION AND FREEZING TEM-
PERATURE
The concentration and safe operating temperature
of the SUBARU coolant is shown in the diagram.
Measuring the temperature and specific gravity of
the engine coolant will provide this information.
[Example]
If the engine coolant temperature is 25°C (77°F)
and its specific gravity is 1.054, the concentration is
35% (point A), the safe operating temperature is −
14°C (7°F) (point B), and the freezing temperature
is −20°C (−4°F) (point C).
2. PROCEDURE TO ADJUST THE CON-
CENTRATION OF THE ENGINE COOLANT
To adjust the concentration of the engine coolant
according to temperature, find the proper fluid con-
centration in the above diagram and replace the
necessary amount of the engine coolant with an
undiluted solution of SUBARU genuine coolant
(concentration 50%).
The amount of the engine coolant that should be
replaced can be determined using the diagram.
[Example]
Assume that the engine coolant concentration must
be increased from 25% to 40%. Find point A, where
the 25% line of the engine coolant concentration in-
tersects with the 40% curve of the necessary the
engine coolant concentration, and read the scale
on the vertical axis of the graph at height A. The
quantity of coolant to be drained is 2.12 (2.2 US qt,
1.8 Imp qt). Drain 2.12 (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) of
the engine coolant from the cooling system and
add 2.12 (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) of the undiluted
solution of SUBARU coolant.
If a engine coolant concentration of 50% is needed,
drain all the engine coolant and refill with the undi-
luted solution only.
(1) Safe operating temperature
(2) Concentration of coolant
(3) Freezing temperature
(4) Specific gravity of coolant
(5) Coolant temperature °C (°F)
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60%
(1.054)
1.000 1.010 1.020
1.030
1.040
1.050
1.060
1.070 1.080 1.090
1.100(1)
(2)
(3)
(5) (4)B
A C
-40
(-40) (-22)(-4)
(14)(32)(50) (68) (86) (104) (122) -30-20 -1001020304050
(77 F)
50%
40%
30%
20%
25 C10%
(1) Necessary concentration of coolant
(2) Quantity of coolant to be drained 2 (US qt, Imp
qt)
(3) Concentration of coolant in the vehicle cooling
system%
(4) Concentration of coolant in vehicle and quantity
to be drained
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10 0 12 3
(1.1,
0.9)(2.1,
1.8) (3.2,
2.6)
10%15%25%
20%30%35%40%45%
A
20 30 40 50
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)

CO(H4SO)-25
COOLING
Water Pump
9) Install the automatic belt tension adjuster (A)
which has tension rod held by pin. ME(H4DOTC)-60, AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER, IN-
STALLATION, Timing Belt Assembly.>
Tightening torque:
39 N
⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
10) Install the timing belt. 61, TIMING BELT, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt
Assembly.>
11) Install the V-belts. INSTALLATION, V-belt.>
12) Install the radiator. STALLATION, Radiator.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the water pump bearing for smooth rota-
tion.
2) Check the water pump pulley for abnormalities.
3) Using a dial gauge, measure the impeller runout
in thrust direction while rotating the pulley.
“Thrust” runout limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
4) Check the clearance between impeller and
pump case.
Clearance between impeller and pump case:
Standard
0.5 — 0.7 mm (0.020 — 0.028 in)
Limit
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
5) After water pump installation, check the pulley
shaft for engine coolant leaks. If leaks are noted,
replace the water pump assembly.
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(A)
(B)
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CO(H4SO)-26
COOLING
Thermostat
5. Thermostat
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Drain the engine coolant completely. CO(H4SO)-19, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOL-
ANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
5) Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermo-
stat cover.
 NON-TURBO MODEL
6) Disconnect the radiator outlet hose.
 TURBO MODEL7) Remove the thermostat cover and gasket, and
pull out the thermostat.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the thermostat in the water pump, and
then install the thermostat cover together with a
gasket.
NOTE:
 When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gas-
ket.
 The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle
pin (A) facing to front side.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N
⋅m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
2) Fill engine coolant. FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACE-
MENT, Engine Coolant.>
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CO(H4SO)-28
COOLING
Radiator
6. Radiator
A: REMOVAL
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
WARNING:
The radiator is pressurized. Wait until the en-
gine cools down before working on the radia-
tor.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Lift-up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Drain the engine coolant completely. CO(H4SO)-19, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOL-
ANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
6) Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan
motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
7) Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from water
pump.8) Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipe.
(AT model) Plug the openings in the hose and radi-
ator with caps in order to prevent ATF from leaking.
9) Lower the vehicle.
10) Disconnect the over flow hose.
11) Remove the reservoir tank.
12) Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from engine.
13) Remove the radiator upper brackets.
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