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.
2009 Subaru Forester XTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Forester: Dimension
FORESTER SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | 2.5 L | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | |||||||
| Non-turbo | Turbo | ||||||
| Overall length | mm (in) | 4,560 (179.5) | |||||
| Overall width | mm (in) | 1,780 (70.1) | |||||
| Total height (at C.W.) | mm (in) | Models without roof rail: 1,675 (65.9) | 1,700 (66.9) | ||||
| Models with roof rail: 1,700 (66.9) | |||||||
| Compartment | Head-room | Front | mm (in) | 1,012 (39.8) 992 (39.0)(1) | |||
| Rear | mm (in) | 998 (39.3) 938 (36.9)(1) | |||||
| Leg room | Front | mm (in) | 1,108 (43.6) | ||||
| Rear | mm (in) | 856 (33.7) | |||||
| Shoulder room | Front | mm (in) | 1,356 (53.4) | ||||
| Rear | mm (in) | 1,361 (53.6) | |||||
| Wheelbase | mm (in) | 2,615 (103.0) | |||||
| Tread | Front | mm (in) | 1,530 (60.2) | ||||
| Rear | mm (in) | 1,530 (60.2) | |||||
| Minimum road clearance | mm (in) | 220 (8.7) | 225 (8.9) | ||||
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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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