Entertainment System: Other Subaru Forester SJ

CAUTION

1. Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
2. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
3. Adjust parts to the given specifications.
4. Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
5. After reassembly, make sure that the each component operates smoothly.
6. Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. Using a tester above such circuits may cause malfunction of airbag system. Follow the cautions of "AIRBAG SYSTEM" in this case. < Ref. to «CAUTION»(ref-662142-S33828179652014101300000) , General Description. >
7. Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and switches.
8. If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor (steering roll connector) are removed, adjust the steering angle sensor. < Ref. to «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-662135-S18423196602014101300000) , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >

GENERAL TOOL

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Note. For other related fuses, refer to the wiring diagram. < Ref. to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT . >

CHECK FUSE

1. Remove the fuse and inspect visually.
2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse. NOTE: If the fuse is blown again, check the system wiring harness.

AUDIO

Refer to "Audio System" in the wiring diagram. < Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Audio System. >

NOTE

For procedure of each component in the audio system, refer to the respective sections.

1. Audio unit: < Ref. to «AUDIO»(ref-662177-S30749594932014101300000) . >
2. Power amplifier (model with harman/kardon® audio system): < Ref. to «POWER AMPLIFIER»(ref-662177-S31302178432014101300000) . >
3. Front tweeter: < Ref. to «TWEETER»(ref-662177-S06235268392014101300000) , REMOVAL, Front Speaker. >
4. Front door speaker: < Ref. to «DOOR SPEAKER»(ref-662177-S36323518992014101300000) , REMOVAL, Front Speaker. >
5. Rear tweeter (model with harman/kardon® audio system): < Ref. to «TWEETER»(ref-662177-S42893805322014101300000) , REMOVAL, Rear Speaker. >
6. Rear door speaker: < Ref. to «DOOR SPEAKER»(ref-662177-S32617258292014101300000) , REMOVAL, Rear Speaker. >
7. Antenna: < Ref. to «ANTENNA»(ref-662177-S13659415122014101300000) . >
8. Steering satellite switch: < Ref. to «STEERING SATELLITE SWITCH»(ref-662177-S31316845002014101300000) . >
9. AUX input terminal: < Ref. to «AUX INPUT TERMINAL»(ref-662177-S42082425322014101300000) . >
10. Microphone: < Ref. to «MICROPHONE»(ref-662177-S39033518872014101300000) . >

CHECK EACH VEHICLE SIGNAL

1. With the main power OFF, press and hold the button (c) for 3 seconds or more while pressing the buttons (a) and (b) simultaneously. NOTE: Pressing the button (a) for 3 seconds or more, or turning the ignition switch from ACC OFF to ON position can exit the diagnostic mode.
2. Line Diag screen is displayed.
3. Check the connection status for each item listed in "Vehicle Signal Check" displayed on the right of the screen.

1. Check illumination Set the lighting switch to TAIL (small) position. Make sure that the bright switch is not turned ON at this time. Make sure that "ON" lights in ILL+ and then the screen becomes dim. ON: Normal. OFF: Abnormal. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.
2. Check speed sensor NOTE: Before starting inspections, check the safety around the vehicle. Lift up the vehicle as necessary. When the diagnostic trouble code is input in the VDC CM, perform the Clear Memory operation. Drive the vehicle at 9 km/h (6 MPH) or more. Check that "ON" is displayed in SPD. ON: Normal. OFF: Vehicle speed is less than 7 km/h (4 MPH), or malfunction is detected in the signal line. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.
3. Check parking brake signal Pull parking brake lever. Check that "ON" is displayed in PKB. ON: Normal. OFF: Abnormal. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.
4. Check back sensor NOTE: Before starting inspections, check the safety around the rear end of the vehicle and then turn the ignition switch to ON. Pull the parking brake and depress the brake, then put the gear in reverse. Make sure that "ON" is displayed in REV. ON: Normal. OFF: Abnormal. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.

For procedure of each component in the navigation system, refer to the respective section.

1. Navigation unit: < Ref. to «NAVIGATION BODY»(ref-662177-S21913553562014101300000) . >
2. GPS antenna: < Ref. to «GPS ANTENNA»(ref-662177-S10212938272014101300000) . >
3. Rearview camera: < Ref. to «GPS ANTENNA»(ref-662177-S10212938272014101300000) . >

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the panel center assembly. CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin. Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly. NOTE: Remove the glove box pocket assembly on the passenger's side. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
3. Remove the audio assembly. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull out the audio assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.

TWEETER

Note. harman/kardon® audio system only.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. < Ref. to «REAR DOOR»(ref-662136-S29444951182014101300000) , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
3. Remove the speaker assembly - tweeter. Disconnect the connector. Remove the screws and remove the speaker assembly - tweeter. NOTE: As necessary, remove the bracket from the speaker assembly - tweeter.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. < Ref. to «REAR DOOR»(ref-662136-S29444951182014101300000) , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
3. Remove the rear speaker assembly. Disconnect the connector. Remove the screws to remove the rear speaker assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the claw for temporary retention. (Model without harman/kardon® audio system)

The microphone is a single unit with the spot map light.

For operation procedures, refer to "LIGHTING SYSTEM" section. < Ref. to SPOT MAP LIGHT . >

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the panel center assembly. CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin. Pull the panel center assembly slowly. Pulling with excessive force may damage the connector. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly. NOTE: Remove the glove box pocket assembly on the passenger's side. Insert a plastic remover to the three areas shown by the arrows, and slightly lift up the panel center assembly. With the panel center assembly lifted up slightly, release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape. Release the rest of the claws, and pull out the panel center assembly. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the panel center assembly.
3. Remove the navigation assembly. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull out the navigation assembly. Disconnect the connector and remove the navigation assembly.