Subaru Forester 2.5X 2003 Installations- und Betriebshandbuch

Technicians

Reference

Booklet

2003 New Model

Updates

Module 912

MSA5P0250C

Subaru of America, Inc.

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2003 New Model Update (912)

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2003 New Model Update (912)

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................6

2003Forester.....................................................................................................................6

Exterior..............................................................................................................................6

Interior .............................................................................................................................11

SupplementalRestraintSystem .......................................................................................14

Brakes .............................................................................................................................16

AutomaticAirConditioning ...............................................................................................19

Legacy .............................................................................................................................23

VCU/ VIU Remove ..........................................................................................................29

SPORTSHIFT ..................................................................................................................31

Baja .................................................................................................................................33

Newfor Pre-DeliveryInspection ......................................................................................39

SlideSequence ................................................................................................................41

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2003 New Model Update (912) Forester

Introduction

This Technicians Reference Booklet introduces

the 2003 Forester 2.5X, 2.5XS, Baja and the

OnStar system. It covers the component

operation, trouble-shooting, diagnosis, and

service precautions and procedures. This

information is presented with special emphasis

on procedures, tools and materials unique to

Subaru vehicles. Subaru-specific servicing

procedures and precautions are also included

in this booklet.

The text and illustrations are derived from and

follow the classroom lectures and slide

presentations.Theyareintendedto supplement

andreinforce classroom instructionand to serve

as a home-study reference source.

2003 Forester

The New Forester for the 2003 model year is

available in three models. The 2.5X, 2.5XS and

the 2.5XS Premium Package.

The 2003 Forester is not only the consolidation

of recent enhancements and refinements to the

LegacyandImpreza ina newmoreaerodynamic

body style. The Forester is also the continuing

effortby Subarutoincrease safetyand drivability

by introducing to the new Forester such items

as the active head restraint, high pillow side

airbags and reduced turning radius.

Weighing in at 3,175 lbs. (Curb 4EAT) the new

Forester is equipped with either the 5-speed

manual or the 4 speed electronic automatic

transmission, coupled with the 165 horsepower

2.5-liter SOHC engine.

Exterior

The complete taillight assemble is housed on

body of the vehicle rather than splitting the light

as previous Forester Models.

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Servicing of the taillight bulbs is achieved by

opening the rear gate and removing two 6 mm

bolts and removing the taillight assemble from

the body. The bulbs are reached from the

backside of the taillight assembly.

An additional line in the rear defogger grid

located in the wiper park position provides

improved wiper deicing. The rear wiper now

parks on the left side of the rear window.

XS models have a larger side view mirror than

the X model and are equipped with heated side

view mirrors which are activated by the front

windshield deicer switch. (15 minute timer)

The side view mirror and the C pillar post trim

are metallic colored to improve appearance.

The driver door lock cylinder is the only key

position on the exterior of the vehicle. This

cylinderwill lock andunlock the driverdoor only.

(Keyless entry is standard)

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The new (aluminum) hood line is lower on the

new Forester. Sliding a thumb across the top of

the grill until the release lever is located and slid

to the passenger side of the vehicle best

activates the secondary release for the hood.

The new headlight assembly can be removed

by first removing the grill and the filler panel.

The lower hood line of the vehicle requires the

useofa remotelocatedpower steeringreservoir.

NewtotheForesteris theuse ofthemodule type

windshield wiper system. All components are

located behind the cowling.

The engine under cover is equipped with an

accessdoor toreach theoil filterand theoildrain

plug.

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The door is opened by remove the 6 trim plugs

andturning thedoor to thepassenger sideof the

vehicle.

Twovisual inspectiondoors arelocatednear the

front of the engine under cover .

Forester is now equipped with same type of

subframe introduced with the Impreza WRX.

Thestub axles ofthe front differentialhave been

deleted and replaced with stub axles made onto

the end of the drive axle inner joint. The end of

the axle has a small circlip that locks the stub

axle to the side gear of the differential.

Theaxleis removedfromthedifferentialbyusing

ST28399SA000and applyingpressure between

the axle joint and the differential.

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The tool is directional. The higher side is placed

next to the differential when servicing manual

transmission vehicles while the shorter side is

placed next to the differential when servicing

automatic transmission vehicles.

A new oil seal installer for the differential is

available.

An axle oil seal protector is used to prevent

damage to the seal when installing the axle.

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