Subaru Forester

1997-2005 of release

Repair and operation of the car


Subaru Forester
+ Subaru Forester cars
+ Maintenance instruction
+ Routine maintenance
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating
+ Power supply system and release
+ Engine electric equipment
+ Control systems of the engine
+ Gear shifting box
+ Coupling, transmission line
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
- Body
   General information and precautionary measures
   Care of components of a body and bottom of the car
   Care of vinyl elements of finishing
   Care of an upholstery and carpets of salon
   Control body sizes
+ Onboard electric equipment


Body

General information and precautionary measures

Some of the cars considered in the present manual of model are equipped with system of additional safety (SRS).

Before starting performance of any works near blocks of safety cushions, a steering column or the dashboard, disconnect SRS in order to avoid getting injured at its casual operation (see the Head Onboard electric equipment).

It is easy to distinguish an electrical wiring of a chain of SRS on yellow color of isolation.


Bodies of the models considered in the present manual have a frame design. The bearing frame consists of two longitudinal side beams executed in the form of steel pipes of rectangular section and connected among themselves by cross-pieces. Cross beams are welded to longitudinal, or fasten to them by means of rivets. The exception is made only by some of models where cross beams of a pribolchena to longitudinal. Body assembly is fixed on a frame by means of the support equipped with rubber pillows and can be completely dismantled.

Some of body elements, the most vulnerable in case of accident, have bolted fixture and can be easily replaced in an individual order. Are among such removable components, bumpers, door panels, a cowl, a cover of the luggage compartment and all glasses.

Only the most general procedures of repair and service of body components get to limits of qualification of the average amateur mechanic.