What do I receive when I buy this?

A ZIP archive that unpacks to 1,169 PDF files, 7,337 pages in total, covering the whole vehicle. It downloads as soon as payment completes and nothing is posted to you.

Does it cover the turbo as well as the standard engine?

Yes. There are two complete engine sections, H4DO for the naturally aspirated car and H4DOTC for the turbo, so whichever one you have is covered in full including mechanical, fuel injection, ignition, cooling, lubrication and emissions.

Which gearbox does it cover?

Both Lineartronic CVTs are documented, the TR580 and the high torque TR690, and the six speed manual with its clutch system is covered too.

Does it tell me the service schedule?

Yes. Periodic Maintenance Services sets out the scheduled items, and the General Information section carries the individual procedures for engine oil, filters, spark plugs, CVT fluid, differential oil, brake fluid, the V-belt and the rest.

Will it help me chase a warning light?

Yes. Every major system has its own diagnostics chapter with the trouble code charts, so you can read the stored code and follow Subaru's own procedure for it rather than guessing.

What do I need to open the files?

Unzip the archive first, then any current PDF reader opens the files on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iOS. Unpacking is easiest on a desktop or laptop, and you can copy the sections you need onto a tablet or phone to use at the car.

Subaru Forester Workshop Repair and Service Manual Download 2015-2018 PDF

Name: Subaru Forester Workshop Repair and Service Manual Download 2015-2018 PDF
Brand: SUBARU
SKU: WMCOM-43818
Price: 9.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Subaru Forester Workshop Manual Download 2015-2018 PDF

Years Covered: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Languages: English

Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. ZIP archive, best unpacked on a desktop or laptop.

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Subaru Forester Workshop Repair and Service Manual Download 2015-2018

This is the complete factory workshop manual for the SJ generation Subaru Forester, the same service documentation Subaru supplies to its own franchised dealers. It arrives as 1,169 individual PDF files running to 7,337 pages, split the way a technician actually works: a chapter per system, so you open the one job you are doing rather than scrolling through a single enormous book. Both the 2.5 litre and the 2.0 litre turbo get a complete engine section of their own, and all three gearboxes are covered.

Models: Subaru Forester, SJ generation, 2015 through 2018.

Engines:
2.5 litre naturally aspirated flat four (H4DO), 2,498 cc, chain driven DOHC, 94.0 x 90.0 mm bore and stroke, compression 10.0
2.0 litre turbocharged and intercooled flat four (H4DOTC), 1,998 cc, chain driven DOHC, 86.0 x 86.0 mm bore and stroke, compression 10.6
Both engines run Subaru's Active Valve Control System variable valve timing

Transmissions:
TR580 Lineartronic continuously variable transmission
TR690 high torque Lineartronic continuously variable transmission
Six speed manual transmission and differential, with clutch system

The factory publications included:

Book 1: Subaru Forester SJ service documentation, 1,169 PDF files, 7,337 pages, English, in seven top level sections and 76 named chapters.

What is included in this workshop manual:

Engine: two full sections, one per engine, covering mechanical strip and rebuild, cylinder block and head, timing chain, cam carrier, lubrication, cooling, exhaust, ignition, intake and starting and charging
Fuel and emissions: fuel injection and fuel systems, emission control and auxiliary emission devices, plus the engine diagnostics chapters for both engines
Transmission and driveline: both Lineartronic CVTs, the six speed manual and differential, clutch, control systems, drive shafts, differentials and the transfer case
Chassis: front and rear suspension, wheels and tyres, and the tyre pressure monitoring system
Braking: brakes, parking brake, brake vacuum control and vehicle dynamics control with its own diagnostics
Steering: electric power assisted steering with its diagnostics chapter
Driver assistance: EyeSight and EyeSight diagnostics, covering pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning
Safety systems: airbag system and airbag diagnostics, occupant detection, seat belts
Comfort and cabin: heating, ventilation and air conditioning with auto A/C diagnostics, seats, interior and exterior trim, glass, windows and mirrors, sunroof, entertainment and the multi-function display
Body and electrical: body structure, exterior panels, lighting, wipers and washers, security and locks, immobiliser, keyless access with push button start, power rear gate, body control and the LAN system
Wiring: a dedicated wiring system section with diagrams for the engine electrical system, CVT control, EyeSight, charging, lighting, keyless access and the rest of the vehicle
Reference: general information, identification, periodic maintenance services, pre-delivery inspection, recommended materials and working precautions

And much more.

Format: ZIP archive of 1,169 PDF files, 7,337 pages. Language: English.

Compatibility: Unzip it once and the files open in any current PDF reader on Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. It is a big archive, so most people unpack it on a desktop or laptop and then copy across the few sections they need for the job in hand.