SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

IDI-17
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
Ambient Sensor
8. Ambient Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the ambient sensor connector.
3) Remove the ambient sensor (A) from radiator lower
panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Measure the ambient sensor resistance.
If NG, replace the ambient sensor.
Terminal Resistance
1 and 2 3 kΩ/25°C (77°F)
IDI00008
(A)
IDI-00009
21

IDI-18
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
Ambient Sensor

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G8080GE7
2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.HVAC SYSTEM
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)AC
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTIC)AC
AIRBAG SYSTEM AB
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC) AB
SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM WW
ENTERTAINMENT ET
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COM
GLASS/WINDOW/MIRROR GW
BODY STRUCTURE BS
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI
SEAT SE
SECURITY AND LOCK SL
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SUNROOF)SR
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM EI
EXTERIOR BODY PANEL EB

2004 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
G8080GE7
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4SO)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4DOTC)
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTIC)CC(H4DOTC 2.5)
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTIC) IM

SEAT
SE
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Front Seat ...................................................................................................6
3. Rear Seat ..................................................................................................13

SE-2
SEAT
General Description
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT
SE-00254
(1)
(2) (3) (4)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)(16)(17) (19)
(20)(21) (22)(23)
(24)(25)
(18)
T4 T2
T7 T2T6T1
T3 T5T3(26)
(27) (28)
(5)
T7

SE-3
SEAT
General Description
(1) Backrest cover (14) Connecting wire (27) Headrest lock bushing
(2) Backrest pad (15) Outer slide rail (28) Backrest frame ASSY
(3) Backrest side cover (16)
TORX
® bolt
(4) Armrest ASSY (17) Bolt cover RHTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Hinge cover cap (18) Reclining leverT1: 5.9 (0.6, 4.4)
(6) Seat hinge outer cover LH (19) Seat hinge outer cover RHT2: 10 (1.0, 7.4)
(7) Seat hinge inner cover LH (20) Seat lifter dialT3: 17.7 (1.8, 13.0)
(8) Bolt cover LH (21) Seat hinge inner cover RHT4: 20 (2.0, 14.8)
(9) Seat cushion cover (22) Seat heater unitT5: 30 (3.0, 22.1)
(10) Seat cushion pad ASSY (23) Side airbag module ASSYT6: 52 (5.3, 38.3)
(11) Seat cushion frame ASSY (24) Support pad (A)T7: 53 (5.4, 39.0)
(12) Inner belt (25) Support pad (B)
(13) Inner slide rail (26) Headrest ASSY

SE-4
SEAT
General Description
2. REAR SEAT
(1) Webbing guide cap (8) Seat cushion cover (15) Backrest cover LH
(2) Webbing guide (9) Seat cushion pad (16) Backrest frame LH
(3) Center pillow (10) Hinge CTR (17) Backrest pad LH
(4) Headrest free bushing (11) Hinge LH
(5) Backrest cover RH (12) HeadrestTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(6) Backrest frame RH (13) Rear backrest knobT1: 24.5 (2.5, 18.1)
(7) Backrest pad (14) StrikerT2: 33 (3.3, 24.6)
SE-00253
(1)
(2)
(4)(3)
(8)(5) (6)
(7)
(9)
(10) T2
T2 T2
T1T1 T2
T2(12)
(13)(4)
(14)
(11) (17) (16)
(15)

SE-5
SEAT
General Description
B: CAUTION
When removing the front seat from a side airbag loaded vehicle, follow cautions given in the airbag section.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Long nose pliers Used for removing hog ring.
Hog ring pliers Used for installing hog ring.
TO RX
®Used for removing and installing slide rail.

SE-6
SEAT
Front Seat
2. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
WARNING:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. If the airbag system is serviced within 20
seconds after the ground cable is disconnected,
it may inflate.
2) While pressing the headrest lock button, remove
the headrest.
3) Tilt forward the backrest.
4) Move the seat to full front end.
5) Remove the bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
6) Remove the two bolts at rear side of seat rail.
7) Move the seat to full rear end.8) Remove the two bolts at front side of seat rail.
9) Disconnect the side airbag connector under
seat.
 Side airbag connector
 Seat belt warning light connector (Driver’s seat)
 Seat heater connector (Model with seat heater)
10) Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT in General Descrip-
tion. NENT, General Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the seat from the vehicle. 6, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the reclining lever and reclining hinge
cover.
SE-00003
SE-00048
SE-00049
SE-00006
SE-00050
SE-00040