Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locator: Connectors
CONNECTORS LOCATION
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| B11 (20 Pin) (A/T) | Rear center of engine compartment. |
| B12 (12 Pin) (A/T) | Rear center of engine compartment. |
| B20 (10 Pin) | Center of engine compartment. |
| B21 (Light Grey, 20 Pin) | Front center of engine compartment. |
| B22 (Brown, 16 Pin) | Front center of engine compartment. |
| B24 (Grey, 2 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| B25 (Brown, 2 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| B30 (25 Pin) | At left kick panel. |
| B31 (7 Pin) | At left kick panel. |
| B36 (16 Pin) | Behind instrument cluster. |
| B37 (Black, 24 Pin) | Behind instrument cluster. |
| B61 (8 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B62 (16 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B75 (Green, 2 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B76 (Green, 2 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B90 (8 Pin) | Behind upper right side of dashboard. |
| B97 (Blue, 10 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B98 (12 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B99 (20 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B101 (25 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B108 (20 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B125 (Green, 1 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B126 (Green, 1 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| B162 (8 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B163 (8 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B164 (18 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B165 (18 Pin) | Behind left side of dashboard. |
| B183 (1 Pin) | At left kick panel. |
| B184 (1 Pin) | At left kick panel. |
| D1 (25 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| D11 (25 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| D21 (4 Pin) | Near left B-pillar. |
| D27 (4 Pin) | Near right B-pillar. |
| D33 (2 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| D34 (6 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| D35 (4 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| D63 (3 Pin) | Near left B-pillar. |
| D64 (3 Pin) | Near right B-pillar. |
| E1 (10 Pin) | At top rear of engine. |
| E2 (Light Gray, 20 Pin) | At top rear of engine. |
| E3 (Brown, 16 Pin) | At top rear of engine. |
| F17 (Black, 2 Pin) | Front center of engine compartment. |
| F44 (8 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| F45 (16 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| F46 (20 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| F55 (12 Pin) | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| F62 (6 Pin) | Right front corner of engine compartment. |
| F63 (6 Pin) | Right front corner of engine compartment. |
| i1 (16 Pin) | Behind center of dashboard. |
| i2 (Black, 24 Pin) | Behind center of dashboard. |
| R1 (Blue, 10 Pin) | Right rear of engine compartment. |
| R2 (12 Pin) | Right rear of engine compartment. |
| R3 (20 Pin) | Right rear of engine compartment. |
| R11 (4 Pin) | Near left B-pillar. |
| R14 (4 Pin) | Near right B-pillar. |
| R15 (12 Pin) | Under right rear seat. |
| R37 (2 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| R38 (6 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| R39 (4 Pin) | Right rear corner of vehicle. |
| R46 (2 Pin) | Under right rear seat. |
| R48 (12 Pin) | At left kick panel. |
| R50 (8 Pin) | At right kick panel. |
| R57 (12 Pin) | Under right rear seat. |
| R67 (2 Pin) | Under right rear seat. |
| R80 (3 Pin) | Near right B-pillar. |
| R81 (3 Pin) | Near left B-pillar. |
| T1 (Grey, 2 Pin) (M/T) | On top of transmission. |
| T2 (Brown, 2 Pin) (M/T) | On top of transmission. |
| T3 (12 Pin) (A/T) | On top front of transmission. |
| T4 (20 Pin) (A/T) | On top front of transmission. |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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