Subaru 2001 Forester User manual

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, reassem-
bling, inspection and adjustment of com-
ponents and diagnostics for guidance 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 genu-
ine parts.
All information, illustration and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of publication approval.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
2001 FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
G8050GE6

LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
Page
1. General Description.....................................................................................2
2. Headlight and Tail Light System .................................................................4
3. Front Fog Light System.............................................................................14
4. Rear Fog Light System.............................................................................18
5. Turn Signal and Hazard Light System......................................................22
6. Back-up Light System...............................................................................28
7. Stop Light System.....................................................................................30
8. Interior Light System.................................................................................32
9. Headlight Beam Leveler System...............................................................38
10. Combination Switch (Light).......................................................................40
11. Headlight Assembly...................................................................................42
12. Headlight Bulb...........................................................................................44
13. Front Turn Signal Light Assembly.............................................................45
14. Front Turn Signal Light Bulb.....................................................................46
15. Parking Light Bulb.....................................................................................47
16. Front Fog Light Assembly.........................................................................48
17. Front Fog Light Bulb .................................................................................49
18. Rear Combination Light Assembly............................................................50
19. Rear Finisher Light Assembly...................................................................51
20. Brake/Tail Light Bulb .................................................................................52
21. Back-up Light Bulb....................................................................................53
22. Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb......................................................................54
23. Rear Fog Light Assembly..........................................................................55
24. Rear Fog Light Bulb..................................................................................56
25. License Plate Light....................................................................................57
26. High-mounted Stop Light ..........................................................................58
27. Side Turn Signal Light...............................................................................59
28. Spot Light..................................................................................................60
29. Room Light................................................................................................61
30. Luggage Room Light.................................................................................62
31. Glove Box Light.........................................................................................63

1. General Description S914001 A: SPECIFICATIONS S914001E49
Headlight 12 V —60 W/55 W (Halogen)
Front turn signal light 12 V —21 W
Side turn signal light 12 V —5W
Parking light 12 V —5W
Front fog light 12 V —51 W
Rear fog light 12 V —21 W
Rear combination light Tail/Stop light 12 V —5/21 W Turn signal light 12 V —21 W
Back-up light 12 V —16 W
License plate light 12 V —5W
High-mounted stop light 12 V —10 W
Room light 12 V —8W
Spot light 12 V —8W
Luggage room light 12 V —5W
B: PRECAUTIONS S914001E59
쐌Before disassembling or reassembling parts,
always disconnect battery ground cable. When
replacing radio, control module, and other parts
provided with memory functions, record memory
contents before disconnecting the battery ground
cable. Otherwise, the memory will be erased.
쐌Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly,
unless otherwise indicated.
쐌Adjust parts to the given specifications.
쐌Connect connectors and hoses securely during
reassembly.
쐌After reassembly, make sure functional parts
operate smoothly.
WARNING:
쐌Air bag system wiring harness is routed near
electrical parts and switches. All air bag sys-
tem wiring harnesses and connectors are yel-
low. Do not use electric test equipment on
these circuits.
쐌Be careful not to damage the air bag system
wiring harness when servicing electrical parts
and switches.
C: PREPARATION TOOL S914001A17
1. GENERAL TOOLS S914001A1701
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.
LI-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lighting System

MEMO:
LI-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Lighting System

2. Headlight and Tail Light System S914415
A: SCHEMATIC S914415A21
1. HEADLIGHT LHD MODEL S914415A2104
SL19-20
LI-4
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

2. HEADLIGHT RHD MODEL S914415A2105
SR19-20
LI-5
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

3. CLEARANCE LIGHT AND ILLUMINATION LIGHT LHD MODEL S914415A2106
SL21-20A
LI-6
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

SL21-20B
LI-7
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

SL21-20C
LI-8
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

4. CLEARANCE LIGHT AND ILLUMINATION LIGHT RHD MODEL S914415A2107
SR21-20A
LI-9
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

SR21-20B
LI-10
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

SR21-20C
LI-11
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

B: INSPECTION S914415A10
1. HEADLIGHT RELAY S914415A1001
Check continuity between terminals when terminal
No. 4 is connected to battery and terminal No. 3 is
grounded.
When current
flows. Between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity exists.
When current
does not flow.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity does not exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4 Continuity exists.
S6M0048A
2. TAIL AND ILLUMINATION RELAY S914415A1002
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in
table below) when terminal No. 4 is connected to
battery and terminal No. 3 is grounded.
When current
flows. Between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity exists.
When current
does not flow.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity does not exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4 Continuity exists.
S6M0048A
LI-12
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

MEMO:
LI-13
HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

3. Front Fog Light System S914473
A: SCHEMATIC S914473A21
1. FRONT FOG LIGHT LHD MODEL S914473A2105
SL22-20
LI-14
FRONT FOG LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

2. FRONT FOG LIGHT RHD MODEL S914473A2106
SR22-20
LI-15
FRONT FOG LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

B: INSPECTION S914473A10
1. FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH S914473A1001
B6M1583
Check continuity between terminals when operat-
ing the switch.
Switch position Tester connection Specified condi-
tion
OFF —No continuity
ON 3-5-6 Continuity
2. FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY S914473A1002
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in
table below) when terminal No. 4 is connected to
battery and terminal No. 3 is grounded.
When current
flows. Between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity exists.
When current
does not flow.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2 Continuity does not exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4 Continuity exists.
S6M0048A
LI-16
FRONT FOG LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

MEMO:
LI-17
FRONT FOG LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System

4. Rear Fog Light System S914476
A: SCHEMATIC S914476A21
1. REAR FOG LIGHT LHD MODEL S914476A2102
SL30-20
LI-18
REAR FOG LIGHT SYSTEM
Lighting System

2. REAR FOG LIGHT RHD MODEL S914476A2103
SR30-20
LI-19
REAR FOG LIGHT SYSTEM Lighting System