SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

SR-7
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
Sunroof Assembly
E: INSPECTION
1. CHECK FOR MOVEMENT OF SUN-
SHADE
1) Attach a spring scale to sunshade edge using a
cloth.
2) Pull the spring scale to measure force required
to move the sunshade.
Force required to move sunshade:
25 N (2.5 kgf, 5.5 lb) or less
NOTE:
Considerable effort is required to start sunshade
moving, so take a scale reading while sunroof pan-
el is moving smoothly.
3) If force required exceeds specifications, check the
sunroof glass lid, sunshade, deflector, and guide rail
assembly for improper installation
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SR-8
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
Sunroof Motor
5. Sunroof Motor
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
 Fully close sunroof when removing sunroof mo-
tor.
 When removing clip, use great care to not dam-
age the roof trim.
1) Completely close the sunroof.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove roof trim. Roof Trim.>
4) Disconnect harness connector (A) and remove
sunroof motor mounting screw (B) and nut (C).
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Be careful not to move the sunroof cable when
installing sunroof motor.
1) Install sunroof motor.
2) Connect sunroof motor harness connector and
then connect battery ground cable.
3) Reset the sunroof motor. JUSTMENT, Sunroof Motor.>
4) Check sunroof operation with the following pro-
cedure.
5) Install the roof trim. TION, Roof Trim.>
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Reset the sunroof motor.
(1) Close the sunroof lid completely, and then
push the switch to close for more than 1 second.
(At this time, the sunroof operates 50 mm (1.97
in) each intermittently. And also the switch is
needed to push for several times.)
(2) Open the sunroof lid approx. 400 mm (15.75
in).
(3) Close the sunroof lid completely, and then
push the switch to close for more than 1 second.
(Sunroof operates automatically by performing
this operation.)
D: INSPECTION
1. AUTO REVERSE FUNCTION
1) Open the sunroof lid.
2) While the sunroof lid closing automatically, press
the switch to open and check if auto reverse func-
tion operates properly.
3) Check that the sunroof opens 150 mm (5.91 in)
by auto reverse function operated.
CAUTION:
Do not check the auto reverse operation with
pinching any object.
NOTE:
 Auto function is canceled if auto reverse function
operates more than five times.
 Reset if auto function is canceled. ADJUSTMENT, Sunroof Motor.>
Checking order Switch position
(1) Completely close sunroof. Closed
(2) Open sunroof 500 mm (19.7 in) away
from completely closed position.Open
(3) Completely open sunroof. Open
(4) Close sunroof 200 mm (7.87 in) from
completely closed position.Closed
(5) Completely close sunroof. Closed
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(A)
(C)
(B)
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SR-9
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
Sunroof Switch
6. Sunroof Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the spot map light. MOVAL, Spot Map Light.>
3) Disconnect harness connectors and remove
sunroof switch (A).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Check continuity between terminals when operat-
ing the switch.
Switch Terminal No. Standard value
Open 1 — 3 Less than 1 Ω
Close 3 — 4 More than 1 MΩ
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(A)
21453
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SR-10
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
Sunroof Switch

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

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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

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
EI
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Front Grille ................................................................................................18
3. Hood Grille ................................................................................................19
4. Front Under Cover ....................................................................................22
5. Front Bumper ............................................................................................23
6. Rear Bumper .............................................................................................30
7. Mud Guard ................................................................................................31
8. Cowl Panel ................................................................................................32
9. Side Sill Spoiler .........................................................................................33
10. Side Garnish .............................................................................................34
11. Front Door Trim .........................................................................................35
12. Rear Door Trim .........................................................................................36
13. Glove Box..................................................................................................37
14. Roof Rail ...................................................................................................38
15. Console Box ..............................................................................................39
16. Instrument Panel Assembly ......................................................................40
17. Upper Inner Trim .......................................................................................43
18. Lower Inner Trim .......................................................................................44
19. Rear Quarter Trim .....................................................................................45
20. Sun Visor...................................................................................................46
21. Roof Trim ..................................................................................................47
22. Rear Gate Trim .........................................................................................48
23. Floor Mat ...................................................................................................49
24. Luggage Floor Mat ....................................................................................50
25. Instrument Panel Center Compartment ....................................................51
26. Heat Shield Cover .....................................................................................52

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
General Description
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT GRILLE
2. UNDER COVER
(1) Front grille (3) Clip (4) Hook
(2) Front grille emblem
(1) Under cover (3) ClipTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Service hole cover (4) BoltT: 18 (1.84, 13.3)
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(2)(3)
(4)
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T
T
(2) (3)
(4)
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
General Description
3. HOOD GRILLE
4. HEAT SHIELD COVER
(1) Hood grille (6) Grille ductTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Black clip (7) ClipT: 4.4 (0.45, 3.25)
(3) Black clip (8) Packing C
(4) Packing B (9) Packing A
(5) Bolt (10) Duct bellows
(1) Front heat shield cover (2) Center heat shield cover (3) Rear heat shield cover
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(1)
(2)
(6)
(7)
(3) (3)
(4) (9)(8)
(5)
T
(10)
EI-00089
(1)(2)(3)

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
General Description
5. FRONT BUMPER
(1) Bumper face (6) Upper beamTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) E/A form (7) Lower beamT1: 32 (3.3, 24)
(3) Fog light (8) Lower beam reinforcementT2: 69 (7.0, 51)
(4) Side bracket (9) Clip
(5) Main beam (10) Slider side front
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(1) (2)
(3) (4) (6)
(5)
(7)(8)
T1
T2
T1 T2
(9)
(9)
(9)
(9)
(10)