engine SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Manual PDF

RM-7
RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
Recommended Materials
9. SEAL MATERIAL
Use seal material shown in the table below, or equivalent.
Seal material Application point Recommended Item number Alternative
Seal material  Engine case
 Torque converter
clutch case
 Transmission case
(5MT)Three Bond 1215B 004403007 Dow Corning’s No. 7038
Transmission Three Bond 1217B K0877YA020 —
Rear differential Three Bond 1324 004403042 —
Rear differential Three Bond 1105 004403010 Dow Corning’s No. 7038
Weather strip Starcalking B-33A 000018901 Butyl Rubber sealant
Steering adjusting screw Three Bond 1102 004403006 —
SOHC camshaft cap Three Bond 1280B K0877YA018 —

PI-3
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
B: PDI PROCEDURE
Follow the procedures shown in the table below.
Static Checks Just After Vehicle Receipt
Step Check point
1. Appearance check (1) If the vehicle is covered with protective coating, visually check the vehicle
body for damage and dents. If the protective coating has been removed,
visually check the body paints for small areas of damage or stains.
(2) Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage and cracks or
excessive gaps to the body sheet metal.
(3) Visually check the plated parts for any damage.
2. Tire check (1) Check the tires for damage, abnormal conditions, and dents on the
wheels.
(2) Check the tire air pressure.
3. Fuse installation If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, attach a room light
fuse.
4. Connection of air conditioner harness If the vehicle is about to be delivered to the customer, connect the air condi-
tioner harness.
5. Check the doors for lock/unlock and open/close
operations.(1) Using the key, check if the door can be locked and unlocked normally.
(2) Open and close all doors to see that there are no abnormal conditions.
6. Operation check of double lock Check that the double lock operates normally.
7. Operation check of the child safety lock system. Check the child safety lock system operates normally.
8. Check the rear gate for lock/unlock and open/
close operations.(1) Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally from the emergency
door.
(2) Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal condi-
tions.
(3) Operate the power door locking switch to check that the rear gate is
locked and unlocked normally.
9. Operation check of fuel lid opener lock release
leverOperate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel lid is unlocked normally.
10. Accessory check Check that the following accessories are provided:
 Owner’s manual
 Warranty booklet
 Service booklet
 Spare key
Jack
Tool set
 Spare tire
11. Operation check of hood lock release system Operate the hood lock release lever to check that the hood opens normally.
12. Battery Check the battery for any abnormal conditions such as rust and trace of bat-
tery fluid leaks.
13. Brake fluid Check the fluid amount.
14. Engine oil Check the oil amount.
15. Transmission fluid (1) Check the fluid amount.
(2) For AT, check the front differential oil.
16. AT front differential oil Check the AT front differential oil amount.
17. Coolant Check the coolant amount.
18. Clutch fluid Check the clutch fluid amount.
19. Window washer fluid Check the window washer fluid amount.
20. Hood latch check Check that the hood is closed and latched securely.
21. Keyless entry system Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.
22. Security system Check that the security system operates normally.
23. Seat (1) Check the seat surfaces for smears or dirt.
(2) Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
24. Seat belt Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
25. Wheel alignment Check that the wheel alignments are properly adjusted.

PI-4
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
Checks with the Engine Running
Dynamic Test with the Vehicle Running
Checks after Dynamic Test
Step Check point
26. Test mode connectors Test mode connectors
27. Starting condition Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.
28. Exhaust system Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.
29. Indicator light Check that all the indicator lights operate normally.
30. Clock Check that the clock operates normally.
31. Radio Check that the radio system operates normally.
32. Front accessory power supply socket Check that the front accessory power supply socket operates normally.
33. Lighting system Check that the lighting systems operate normally.
34. Window washer Check that the window washer system operates normally.
35. Wiper Check that the wiper system operates normally.
36. Power window operation check Check the power window for correct operations.
Step Check point
37. Brake test Check that the foot brake operates normally.
38. Parking brake Check that the parking brake operates normally.
39. AT shift control Check the AT shift patterns are correct.
40. Heater & ventilation Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.
41. Air conditioner Check that the air conditioner operates normally.
42. Speed control Check that the speed control operates normally.
Step Check point
43. ATF level Check that the ATF level is normal.
44. Power steering fluid level Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.
45. Fluid leak check Check for fluid/oil leaks.
46. Water leak check Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.
47. Appearance check 2 (1) Remove the protective coating (wrap guard).(if any)
(2) Check the body paints for damage and smears.
(3) Check the plated parts for damage and rust.

PI-8
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
11.OPERATION CHECK OF HOOD LOCK
RELEASE SYSTEM
Operate the hood release knob and check that the
hood is unlocked normally.
Operate the lever (A) and check that the hood is
opened normally. Then support the hood with hood
stay.
12.BATTERY
Check the battery terminals to make sure that no
rust or corrosions due to fluid leaks are found.
Check that the battery caps are securely tightened.
13.BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid amount. If the amount is in-
sufficient, carry out a brake line test to identify
brake fluid leaks and check the brake operation. Af-
ter that, refill the brake fluid tank with the specified
type of fluid.
14.ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil amount. If the amount is insuf-
ficient, check that no leaks are found. Then, add
the necessary amount of the specified engine oil.
PI-00071
PI-00082
(A)
(A) Cap
(B) Upper level
(C) Lower level
(A) Engine oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Notch mark
(D) Upper level
(E) Lower level
(F) Approx. 12 (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
PI-00012
(A)
(B)
(C)
PM-00181
(A)(B)
(D)
(E) (F)(C)

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.
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PI-00109
PI-00110
PI-00111
(A) Test mode connector (Green)
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(A)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
PM
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Schedule .....................................................................................................3
3. Engine Oil....................................................................................................7
4. Engine Oil Filter...........................................................................................9
5. Spark Plugs ...............................................................................................10
6. V-belt .........................................................................................................11
7. Timing Belt ................................................................................................13
8. Fuel Line ...................................................................................................17
9. Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................18
10. Air Cleaner Element ..................................................................................19
11. Cooling System .........................................................................................20
12. Engine Coolant..........................................................................................21
13. Clutch System ...........................................................................................23
14. Transmission Gear Oil ..............................................................................24
15. Hill-holder System .....................................................................................25
16. ATF ...........................................................................................................26
17. Front & Rear Differential Oil ......................................................................28
18. Brake Line .................................................................................................30
19. Brake Fluid ................................................................................................32
20. Disc Brake Pads and Discs .......................................................................33
21. Brake Linings and Drums ..........................................................................34
22. Suspension ...............................................................................................36
23. Wheel Bearing...........................................................................................38
24. Axle Boots & Joints ...................................................................................39
25. Tire Rotation..............................................................................................40
26. Steering System (Power Steering) ............................................................41

PM-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. Schedule
A: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1
1. FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months, carry out inspection by referring
to the following table. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 96 months.
Symbols used:
R: Replace
I: Inspection
(I): Recommended service for safe vehicle operation.
N
OTE:
(1) When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
(2) ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it is physically damaged or ATF leaked.Maintenance interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Month 1224364860728496
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 5 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
×1,000 miles 1 3 9 19 28 38 47 56 66 75
1Engine oil RRRRRRRR
2Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR
3 Spark plug For Turbo R
Others RRRR
4Drive belt(s) IIIIIIII
5Camshaft drive belt RRRR
6Fuel line IIII
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
9Cooling system IIII
10Coolant RRRR
11Clutch system IIII
12Hill-holder system IIII
13 Transmission oil I R I R
14 ATF I R I R
15 Front & rear differential I R I R
16Brake line IIII
17Brake fluid RRRR
18Disk brake pads & discs IIIIIIII
19Brake linings & drums IIII
20Parking brake IIII
21Suspension IIII
22 Wheel bearing(I)
23Axle boot & joint IIIIIIII
24Steering system IIII

PM-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AREA
For periodic maintenance of over 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months.
For periodic maintenance of over 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months, carry out inspections by referring
to the following tables. For a maintenance period gone beyond these tables, apply them repeatedly as a set
of 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months.
Symbols used:
R: Replace
I: Inspection
(I): Recommended service for safe vehicle operation.
N
OTE:
(1) When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
(2) ATF filter is a maintenance free part. ATF filter needs replacement, when it is physically damaged or ATF leaked.Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 5 12.5 25 37.5 50
×1,000 miles 3 7.5 15 22.5 30
1 Engine oil R R R R
2 Engine oil filter R R R R
Maintenance Interval
[Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first]
Months 12 24 36 48
Remarks ×1,000 km 1.6 25 50 75 100
×1,000 miles 1 15 30 45 60
3 Spark plugs For Turbo R
Others R R R R
4Drive belt(s) IIII
5 Camshaft drive belt R
6 Fuel line I I
7 Fuel filter R R
8 Air cleaner element I R I R
9 Cooling system I I
10 Coolant R R
11 Clutch system I I I I I
12 Hill-holder system I I I I I
13 Transmission oil R R
14 ATF R R
15 Front & rear differential oil R R
16 Brake line I I
17 Brake fluid R R
18 Disc brake pads & discs I I I I
19 Brake linings and drums I I
20 Parking brake I I I I
21 Suspension I I I I
22 Wheel bearing (I)
23 Axle boots & joints I I I I
24 Steering system (Power steering) I I I I

PM-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
B: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 2
1. EUROPE AREA
Item EveryRepeat short
distance driveRepeat
rough/muddy
road driveExtremely
cold weather
areaSalt or other
corrosive
used or
coastal areaHigh humid-
ity or moun-
tain areaRepeat tow-
ing trailer
Engine oil Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Engine oil filter Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Fuel line 12 months
I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Transmission oilReplace
more fre-
quently
AT FReplace
more fre-
quently
Front & rear dif-
ferential oilReplace
more fre-
quently
Brake line 12 months
I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake fluid 12 months
R 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake pads 12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Brake linings
and drums12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Parking brake 12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Suspension 12 months
III 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Axle boots &
joints12 months
II I I 15,000 km
9,000 miles
Steering system
(Power steering)12 months
III 15,000 km
9,000 miles

PM-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Schedule
2. EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AREA
Item EveryRepeat short
distance driveRepeat
rough/muddy
road driveExtremely
cold weather
areaSalt or other
corrosive
used or
coastal areaHigh humid-
ity or moun-
tain areaRepeat tow-
ing trailer
Engine oil Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Engine oil filter Replace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quentlyReplace
more fre-
quently
Fuel line 6 months
I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Transmission oilReplace
more fre-
quently
AT FReplace
more fre-
quently
Front & rear dif-
ferential oilReplace
more fre-
quently
Brake line 6 months
I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Brake fluid 12 months
R 25,000 km
15,000 miles
Brake pads 6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Brake linings
and drums6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Parking brake 6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Suspension 6 months
III 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Axle boots &
joints6 months
II I I 12,500 km
7,500 miles
Steering system
(Power steering)6 months
III 12,500 km
7,500 miles