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2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO))
- Section 2 (Engine Controls (Diagnostics) (H4DO))
- Section 3 (Engine Mechanical (H4DO))
- Section 4 (Exhaust System (H4DO))
- Section 5 (Intake (Induction) (H4DO))
- Section 6 (Fuel Injection (Fuel Systems) (H4DO))
- Section 7 (Continuously Variable Transmission (Tr580))
- Section 8 (Manual Transmission And Differential(6MT))
- Section 9 (Starting/Charging Systems (H4DO))
- Section 10 (Emission Control (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (H4DO))
- Section 11 (Clutch System)
- Section 12 (Lubrication System (H4DO))
- Section 13 (Ignition System (H4DO))
- Section 14 (Speed Control Systems (H4DO))
- Different car
- Section 1 (General Information)
- Section 2 (Glass/Window/Mirrors)
- Section 3 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid))
- Section 4 (Manual Transmission And Differential (Except Hybrid))
- Section 5 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Diagnostics))
- Section 6 (Immobilizer System (Diagnostics))
- Section 7 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 8 (Lubrication System)
- Section 9 (Ignition System)
- Section 10 (Engine Mechanical)
- Section 11 (Fuel Injection System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 12 (Fuel Injection System (Hybrid))
- Section 13 (Intake Induction (Except Hybrid))
- Section 14 (Intake Induction (Hybrid))
- Section 15 (Engine Cooling System)
- Section 16 (M/T Clutch System)
- Section 17 (Differentials)
- Section 18 (Brake System)
- Section 19 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 20 (Front Suspension)
- Section 21 (Rear Suspension)
- Section 22 (Drive Axles & Propeller Shaft)
- Section 23 (Wheel And Tire System)
- Section 24 (Power Assisted System Power Steering)
- Section 25 (HVAC System Heater, Ventilator And A/C)
- Section 26 (OEM Wiring Diagrams & Fuse/Relay Locations (Except Hybrid))
- Section 27 (OEM Wiring Diagrams & Fuse/Relay Locations (Hybrid))
- Section 28 (Exterior/Interior Trim)
- Section 29 (LAN System Diagnostics (Hybrid))
- Section 30 (Instrumentation/Driver Info (Diagnostics))
- Section 31 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid))
- Section 32 (Starting System / Charging Systems (Hybrid))
- Section 33 (Security And Locks)
- Section 34 (Engine Control System Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (Hybrid))
- Section 35 (Emission Control (Aux Emission Control Devices) (Hybrid))
- Section 36 (Exhaust System)
- Section 37 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle System (Service Information) (Hybrid))
- Section 38 (Transmission Control Systems)
- Section 39 (Speed Control Systems)
- Section 40 (Starting System / Charging System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 41 (LAN System Diagnostics (Except Hybrid))
- Section 42 (Instrumentation/Driver Info)
- Section 43 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 44 (Airbag System)
- Section 45 (Lighting System)
- Section 46 (Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System (Service Information))
- Section 47 (Emission Control (Aux Emission Control Devices) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 48 (Seats)
- Section 49 (Power Assisted System Power Steering (Diagnostics))
- Section 50 (HVAC System Auto A/C (Diagnostics))
- Section 51 (Seat Belt System)
- Section 52 (Engine Control System Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (Except Hybrid))
- Section 53 (Occupant Detection System (Diagnostics))
- Section 54 (Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System (Diagnostics))
- Section 55 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (Hybrid))
- Section 56 (Cruise Control System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 57 (Airbag System (Diagnostics))
- Section 58 (Entertainment)
- Section 59 (Cruise Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 60 (Cruise Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid))
- Section 61 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 62 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Hybrid) (Diagnostics))
- Section 63 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Hybrid) (Service Information))
- Section 64 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Except Hybrid) (Diagnostics))
- Section 65 (Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (CVT) (Hybrid))
- Section 66 (Body Control System (Diagnostics))
- Section 67 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Except Hybrid) (Service Information))
- Section 68 (Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria (CVT) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 69 (Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System (Diagnostics))
- Section 70 (Keyless Access System (Diagnostics))
- Section 71 (HVAC System (Auto Ac) (Diagnostics))
- Section 72 (HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A/C))
- Section 73 (LAN Communication System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 74 (LAN Communication System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid))
- Section 75 (Starting System & Charging System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 76 (Starting System & Charging System (Hybrid))
- Section 77 (Engine Cooling System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 78 (Fuel Injection System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 79 (Fuel Injection System (Hybrid))
- Section 80 (Exterior Trim & Interior Trim)
- Section 81 (Lighting System)
- Section 82 (Instrumentation System & Driver Information Center)
- Section 83 (Air Bag System)
- Section 84 (General Information)
- Section 85 (Entertainment System)
- Section 86 (Engine Mechanical (Except Hybrid))
- Section 87 (Brake System)
- Section 88 (Engine Intake System (Induction) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 89 (Engine Intake System (Induction) (Hybrid))
- Section 90 (Seat System - Seats)
- Section 91 (Air Bag System (Diagnostics))
- Section 92 (Instrumentation System & Driver Information Center (Diagnostics))
- Section 93 (Seat Belt System)
- Section 94 (Occupant Detection System (Diagnostics))
- Section 95 (Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System (Diagnostics))
- Section 96 (Anti-Theft System - Security And Locks)
- Section 97 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Except Hybrid) (Service Information))
- Section 98 (M/T Clutch System)
- Section 99 (Keyless Access System (Diagnostics))
- Section 100 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Hybrid) (Service Information))
- Section 101 (Engine Ignition System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 102 (Immobilizer System (Diagnostics))
- Section 103 (Engine Lubrication System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 104 (Emission Control Systems (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (Except Hybrid))
- Section 105 (Exhaust System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 106 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Except Hybrid) (Diagnostics))
- Section 107 (Transmission Control Systems)
- Section 108 (Manual Transaxle & Differential (5MT))
- Section 109 (Speed Control System (Except Hybrid))
- Section 110 (Cruise Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid))
- Section 111 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle System)
- Section 112 (Cruise Control System)
- Section 113 (Body Control System (Diagnostics))
- Section 114 (Axle Shafts, Propeller Shaft & Hubs)
- Section 115 (Rear Suspension)
- Section 116 (Front Suspension)
- Section 117 (Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System)
- Section 118 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 119 (Tires, Wheels & Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))
- Section 120 (A/T & M/T Differentials)
- Section 121 (Continuously Variable Transaxle (Hybrid) (Diagnostics))
- Section 122 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 123 (Window Glass & Mirrors)
- Section 124 (Power Steering System)
- Section 125 (Eyesight System (Service Information))
- Section 126 (Emission Control Systems (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (Hybrid))
- Section 127 (Power Steering System (Diagnostics))
- Section 128 (Exterior Body Panels)
- Section 129 (Telematics System (Diagnostics))
- Section 130 (Eyesight System (Diagnostics))
- Section 131 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Diagnostics))
- Section 132 (Blind Spot Detection System (Diagnostics))
- Section 133 (Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System)
- Section 134 (Blind Spot Detection System (Service Information))
- Section 135 (Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System)
- Section 136 (OEM Wiring Diagrams W/ Connector End Views & Fuse/Relay Locations)
- Section 137 (Brake Control System (Diagnostics))
- Section 138 (General Information & Specifications)
- Section 139 (Fuel Injection System (H4DOTC))
- Section 140 (Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (H4DOTC))
- Section 141 (Engine Intake System (Induction) (H4DO))
- Section 142 (Brake System)
- Section 143 (SUBARU Eyesight System (Driver Assist) (Diagnostics))
- Section 144 (Exterior Trim & Interior Trim)
- Section 145 (Air Bag System)
- Section 146 (Power Steering System)
- Section 147 (Axle Shafts, Propeller Shaft & Hubs)
- Section 148 (HVAC System (Diagnostics))
- Section 149 (Starting System & Charging System (H4DO))
- Section 150 (Starting System & Charging System (H4DOTC))
- Section 151 (HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A/C))
- Section 152 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO))
- Section 153 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (H4DO))
- Section 154 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics - Introduction) (H4DOTC))
- Section 155 (LAN Communication System (Diagnostics))
- Section 156 (Fuel Injection System (H4DO))
- Section 157 (Lighting System)
- Section 158 (Engine Mechanical (H4DO))
- Section 159 (Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC))
- Section 160 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (General) (H4DOTC))
- Section 161 (Instrumentation System & Driver Information Center)
- Section 162 (Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert System)
- Section 163 (Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert System (Diagnostics))
- Section 164 (Window Glass & Mirrors)
- Section 165 (Engine Lubrication System (H4DOTC))
- Section 166 (Engine Lubrication System (H4DO))
- Section 167 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC))
- Section 168 (Exhaust System (H4DOTC))
- Section 169 (CVT Transaxle (Tr690))
- Section 170 (Engine Ignition System (H4DOTC))
- Section 171 (Front Suspension)
- Section 172 (Emission Control Systems (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (H4DOTC))
- Section 173 (Immobilizer System (Diagnostics))
- Section 174 (Emission Control Systems (Aux. Emission Control Devices) (H4DO))
- Section 175 (CVT Transaxle (Tr580))
- Section 176 (M/T Clutch System)
- Section 177 (Cruise Control System)
- Section 178 (Eyesight System)
- Section 179 (Exhaust System (H4DO))
- Section 180 (Seat System - Seats)
- Section 181 (A/T & M/T Differentials)
- Section 182 (Rear Suspension)
- Section 183 (Anti-Theft System - Security And Locks)
- Section 184 (Instrumentation System (Diagnostics))
- Section 185 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 186 (Cruise Control System (Diagnostics))
- Section 187 (Body Control System (Diagnostics))
- Section 188 (Transaxle (Diagnostics))
- Section 189 (Occupant Detection System (Diagnostics))
- Section 190 (Air Bag System (Diagnostics))
- Section 191 (Exterior Body Panels)
- Section 192 (Wiper System & Washer System)
- Section 193 (Entertainment System)
- Section 194 (Seat Belt System)
- Section 195 (Manual Transaxle & Differential)
- Section 196 (Exterior Lights (Diagnostics))
- Section 197 (Security And Locks - Keyless Access (W/Push Button Start) (Diagnostics))
- Section 198 (Transmission Control Systems)
- Section 199 (Power Rear Gate System (Diagnostics))
- Section 200 (Power Steering System (Diagnostics))
- Section 201 (Horn System)
- Section 202 (Engine Ignition System (H4DO))
- Section 203 (Reverse Automatic Braking (Diagnostics))
- Section 204 (Reverse Automatic Braking)
- Section 205 (Tires, Wheels & Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))
- Section 206 (Telematics System (Diagnostics))
- Section 207 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Diagnostics))
- Section 208 (Multi-Function Display (Diagnostics))
- Section 209 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P2101 To U171F) (H4DOTC))
- Section 210 (Speed Control System (H4DO))
- Section 211 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P0171 To P0685) (H4DOTC))
- Section 212 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P2101 To U171F) (H4DO))
- Section 213 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P000A To P015B) (H4DO))
- Section 214 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P000A To P015B) (H4DOTC))
- Section 215 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P0700 To P2097) (H4DOTC))
- Section 216 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P0171 To P0685) (H4DO))
- Section 217 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (General) (H4DO))
- Section 218 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (P0700 To P2097) (H4DO))
- Section 219 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Diagnostics) - Introduction)
- Section 220 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Diagnostics) (1 Of 4))
- Section 221 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Diagnostics) (4 Of 4))
- Section 222 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Diagnostics) (2 Of 4))
- Section 223 (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Diagnostics) (3 Of 4))
- Section 224 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid) - Introduction)
- Section 225 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid) (1 Of 3))
- Section 226 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid) (2 Of 3))
- Section 227 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Except Hybrid) (3 Of 3))
- Section 228 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid) - Introduction)
- Section 229 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid) (1 Of 3))
- Section 230 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid) (2 Of 3))
- Section 231 (Engine Control System (Diagnostics) (Hybrid) (3 Of 3))
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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.