Subaru Forester Workshop Manual

Software Database

Complete FSM
1999 - 2004


"As vehicles are made in generations, this manual is suitable for other years of manufacture"

THIS IS THE SAME TYPE OF MANUAL USED BY TECHNICIANS AT YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIPS TO MAINTAIN, SERVICE, DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE.


Manuals in the download and what Models they cover


2001 Manual
Applied model SF*****from 2001MY
Covers 2.0L Non-TURBO and 2.0L TURBO engines
This manual also covers Australian spec vehicles and is fully indexed with hyperlinks throughout, making it the easiest manual making to use.

1999-2004 Manual

2500cc
Applicable VIN in this manual

1. U.S. SPEC. VEHICLES
5MT J F 1 S F 6 1 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
5MT J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
4AT J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
5MT J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
4AT J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after

2. CANADA SPEC. VEHICLES
5MT J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
4AT J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
5MT J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after
4AT J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after



2004 to 2004
Applied model: SG******from 2004MY
Covers 2.5L Non-TURBO and 2.5L TURBO engines
Manual covers the 2.5X 2.5XS



The 99-2002 and 03-04 manuals are not indexed. They have a separate folders containing pdf's for each section.

Also included are a heap of Technical Reference Booklets that cover almost anything you need to know.

FAQ: What type of information is covered?
This manual contains all the information and diagrams for all service and repair procedures. Genuinely the types of information covered include; General Information, Maintenance, Engine Mechanical, Engine Lubrication & Cooling Systems, Engine Fuel & Emission Control System, Accelerator Control, Fuel and Exhaust Systems, Clutch, Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, Propeller Shaft & Differential Carrier, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Brake System, Steering System, Restraint System, Body and Trim, Heater, Air Conditioner, Electrical System, ETC

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Format: PDF
Language: English