tire size SUBARU FORESTER 2004 Service Repair Manual

AB-28
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
5) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
6) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter E (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
7) Connect the deployment adapter E connector to
the airbag module.
8) Install the airbag module with opening side fac-
ing upward on 14-inch or greater size wheel with
tire.
9) Put three tires without wheels on the tire in-
stalled with the airbag module. Put on an additional
tire with a wheel on top, and then fasten them tight
with a rope.10) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−
) terminal.
11) Connect the other cable of deployment tool to
the battery positive (+) terminal, and deploy the air-
bag module.
CAUTION:
 After deployment, the airbag module will be
especially hot, leave it unattended for 40 min-
utes, and then discard it.
 Do not let water get on the deployed airbag
module.
12) Wrap the deployed airbag module in airtight vi-
nyl bag, and discard it.
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter E:
(Tool number 98299SA030)
SB-00016
AB-00052
SB-00025
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
SB-00065
(1)
SB-00018
AB-00043

AB-29
AIRBAG SYSTEM
Disposal of Airbag Module (Deploying After Removal from Vehicle)
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
4) Remove the side airbag module. REMOVAL, Side Airbag Module.>
5) Bundle three automotive wire harnesses [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm
2 (0.00194 sq in) or
more], and then bind them through the holes in air-
bag module bracket.
6) Short the terminal to alligator clip furnished as
deployment tool (A)
7) Connect the deployment tool and deployment
adapter A (B).
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
terminals until just before deployment of airbag
module.
8) Connect the deployment adapter A connector to
the airbag module.9) Install the airbag module on 14-inch or greater
size tire without wheel.
10) Put two tires without wheels (A) under the tire
installed with the side airbag module (B). Put on an
additional tire without a wheel (C), and then put a
tire with a wheel (D) on top. Fasten them tight with
a rope.
11) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from vehi-
cle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−
) terminal.
(A) Airbag module bracket
(B) Side airbag module
(A) Deployment tool:
(Tool number 98299PA030)
(B) Deployment adapter A:
(Tool number 98299FC030)
AB-00144
(A)(B)
SB-00016
(A) Pad
(B) Airbag module bracket
(1) 5 m (16 ft) or more
AB-00145
(A)
(B)
AB-00146
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SB-00065
(1)

SPC-4
SPECIFICATION
Forester
F: SUSPENSION
G: BRAKE
★: RHD model
H: TIRE
I: CAPACITY
★1: With oil pump★2: MT model with oil cooler Included★3: Model with ATF warmer Front Macpherson strut type, Independent, Coil spring
Rear Dual-link type, Independent, Coil spring
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo, 2.5 L Non-turbo
2.0 L Turbo, 2.5 L Non-turbo
★, 2.5 L Non-turbo
Service brake system Dual circuit hydraulic with vacuum suspended power unit
Front Ventilated disc brake
Rear Drum brake Disc brake
Parking brake Mechanical on rear brakes
Rim size 15×6J 16×6 1/2J
Tire size 205/70 R15 95H 215/60 R16 95V, P215/60 R16 94H
Type Steel belted radial, Tubeless
Model 2.0 L Non-turbo 2.0 L Turbo 2.5 L Non-turbo 2.5 L Turbo
Tr a n s m i s s i o n 5 M T 4 AT 5 M T 4 AT 5 M T 4 AT 5 M T 4 AT
Fuel tank2 (US gal, Imp gal) 60 (15.9, 13.2)
Engine oil
(When
replacing)2 (US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
Tr a n s m i s -
sion gear oil2 (US qt, Imp qt)4.0
(4.2, 3.5)—3.5
(3.7, 3.1),
3.9
(4.1, 3.4)
★1
—4.0
(4.2, 3.5)—3.5
(3.7, 3.1)—
AT F2 (US qt, Imp qt) —8.4
(8.9, 7.4)—9.3
(9.8, 8.2)—9.3
(9.8, 8.2)—9.3
(9.8, 8.2)
Front differ-
ential gear
oil2 (US qt, Imp qt) —1.2
(1.3, 1.1)—1.2
(1.3, 1.1)—1.2
(1.3, 1.1)—1.2
(1.3, 1.1)
Rear differ-
ential gear
oil2 (US qt, Imp qt) 0.8 (0.8, 0.6)
Pow er
steering
fluid2 (US qt, Imp qt) 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Engine
coolant2 (US qt, Imp qt)6.6
(7.0, 5.8)6.5
(6.9, 5.7),
6.9
(7.3, 6.1)
★3
7.4
(7.8, 6.5)7.3
(7.7, 6.4)
★2
6.9
(7.3, 6.1)6.8
(7.2, 6.0)7.4
(7.8, 6.5)7.3
(7.7, 6.4)

PI-5
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
Pre-delivery Inspection
1. APPEARANCE CHECK
1) If the vehicle is covered with protective coating,
visually check the vehicle body for damage and
dents.
2) If there is no protective coating, check the body
paints for small areas of damage or stains and re-
pair as necessary.
3) Check the window glass, door glass, and lights
for any cracks or damage and repair or replace the
parts as necessary.
4) Check the plated parts, such as the grilles and
door knobs, for damage or loss of gloss and repair
or replace the parts as necessary.
2. TIRE CHECK
 Check the tire outer faces for any damage.
 Check the tire air pressure by referring to the fol-
lowing table.
3. FUSE INSTALLATION
A vehicle just delivered has no fuse for the room
lamp circuit to prevent battery discharge. Attach a
15 A fuse (A) as shown in the figure.
4. CONNECTION OF AIR CONDITIONER
HARNESS
A vehicle just delivered has its air conditioner har-
ness disconnected to protect the air conditioner
compressor. Connect the harness as shown in the
figure.
5. CHECK THE DOORS FOR LOCK/UN-
LOCK AND OPEN/CLOSE OPERATIONS.
1) Using the key, lock and unlock the door several
times to check for normal operation. Open and
close the door several times for smooth movement.Tire sizeTire inflation pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Front Rear
205/70R15
200 (2.0, 29) 190 (1.9, 28) 215/60R16
P215/60R16
PI-00001(A)
(A) Unlock
(B) Lock
PI-00002
PI-00070
(A)
(B)