🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Subaru Model: Forester Product Category: Workshop Manual Compatibility Us Spec Vin Prefix 5Mt Early: J F 1 S F 6 1 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Us Spec Vin Prefix 5Mt Later: J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Us Spec Vin Prefix 4At Early: J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Us Spec Vin Prefix 5Mt Late Variant: J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Us Spec Vin Prefix 4At Late Variant: J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Canada Spec Vin Prefix 5Mt Early: J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Canada Spec Vin Prefix 4At Early: J F 1 S F 6 3 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Canada Spec Vin Prefix 5Mt Late Variant: J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 G 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after Canada Spec Vin Prefix 4At Late Variant: J F 1 S F 6 5 5 X 1 H 7 0 0 0 0 1 and after 📋 Manual Details Publication Info Manual Type: Factory Service Manual (FSM) Language: English Format: RAR (contains PDF files) Coverage Years Covered: 1999-2004 Applied Models 2001: SF***** from 2001MY Applied Models 2004: SG****** from 2004MY Features Indexing: 2001 manual is fully indexed with hyperlinks. 1999-2002 and 2003-2004 manuals are not indexed, use separate PDF folders. Additional Content: Includes Technical Reference Booklets 🔧 Transmission Options Us Spec Type: 5-speed Manual Transmission (5MT), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (4AT) Options Canada Spec Type: 5-speed Manual Transmission (5MT), 4-speed Automatic Transmission (4AT) 🔧 Maintenance Guidance Content: General Information, 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 📄 Performance Specs Engine Options 2001 Engine Type: 2.0L Non-TURBO, 2.0L TURBO Engine Options 1999-2004 Displacement: 2500cc Engine Options 2004 Engine Type: 2.5L Non-TURBO, 2.5L TURBO Model Variant: 2.5X, 2.5XS 📄 Operational Details Usage Intended Use: Maintenance, Service, Diagnosis, and Repair