The Subaru Forester, first generation (SF platform, chassis codes SF5, SF9), represents Subaru's entry into the compact crossover SUV market. Produced from 1999 to 2004, this vehicle is known for its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, practical interior, and the distinctive Subaru boxer engine layout. Building upon the Subaru Legacy platform, the Forester offered a blend of car-like handling with SUV utility, making it a versatile choice for various driving conditions and a strong competitor against vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Its engineering quality and reliability have made it a popular vehicle for both daily commuting and light off-road adventures.
This comprehensive factory service and repair manual provides detailed information for the Subaru Forester (1999-2004). It covers essential maintenance procedures, including timing belt and oil changes, fluid specifications, and addresses common issues such as potential head gasket leaks. The manual offers in-depth repair instructions for all major systems, including the engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems, complete with wiring diagrams and diagnostic trouble tree charts. With extensive technical specifications, rebuilding procedures, and illustrations, this manual is an indispensable resource for owners, mechanics, and technicians aiming to maintain, diagnose, and repair their Forester with accuracy and confidence.
• The manual what will be send to you will contain all the necessary needed instructions for all the repairs for your vehicle from front to the back of your car.
• The same manual is used by your garage or workshop to repair your car.
• So you could save you a lot of money with this manual, it will give you all the technical information what is needed to get your car running in 100% condition.
• You will find illustrations, diagram’s technical specifications, depth illustrations and step by step explanations how to do the job, even if you don’t have much knowledge about cars this could be understood with some basic mechanical knowledge to safety and easily servicing your car.
CONTENTS OF THE REPAIR MANUAL
ENGINE OVERHAUL AND REBUILDING
-TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
-COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE TREE CHARTS
-ENGINE PERFORMANCE
-FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
-SUSPENSION
-TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
-AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND CAPACITIES
-TRANSMISSION IN CAR SERVICING
FIRING ORDERS
-DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS COVERED
-TIMING BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
-BRAKE SERVICING PROCEDURES
-COMPLETE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
-U-JOINT AND CV-JOINT SERVICE PROCEDURES
-REPAIR PROCEDURES
-COMPLETE WIRING DIAGRAMS
-VACUUM DIAGRAMS
AND MUCH MORE
• The manual what will be send to you will contain all the necessary needed instructions for all the repairs for your vehicle from front to the back of your car.
• The same manual is used by your garage or workshop to repair your car.
• So you could save you a lot of money with this manual, it will give you all the technical information what is needed to get your car running in 100% condition.
• You will find illustrations, diagram’s technical specifications, depth illustrations and step by step explanations how to do the job, even if you don’t have much knowledge about cars this could be understood with some basic mechanical knowledge to safety and easily servicing your car.
CONTENTS OF THE REPAIR MANUAL
ENGINE OVERHAUL AND REBUILDING
-TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
-COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE TREE CHARTS
-ENGINE PERFORMANCE
-FRONT END AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
-SUSPENSION
-TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
-AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND CAPACITIES
-TRANSMISSION IN CAR SERVICING
FIRING ORDERS
-DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS COVERED
-TIMING BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
-BRAKE SERVICING PROCEDURES
-COMPLETE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
-U-JOINT AND CV-JOINT SERVICE PROCEDURES
-REPAIR PROCEDURES
-COMPLETE WIRING DIAGRAMS
-VACUUM DIAGRAMS
AND MUCH MORE
