2003-2008 located in the dash cluster by your speedometer. 2009 On the information cluster above the radio.
The thermostat of a 2001 Subaru Forester can be found under the hood of the vehicle. The radiator valve cap must be opened to reveal the thermostat.
One reasons a Subaru Forester may overheat is because the radiator may need replaced. Another reason could be the thermostat.
It resides at the engine side of the lower radiator hose.
Subaru Forester was created in 1997.
To replace the thermostat in a Subaru Forester, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Drain the coolant, then remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing, which is typically secured by bolts. Take out the old thermostat, clean the mating surfaces, and install the new thermostat with a new gasket. Reassemble the housing and hose, refill the coolant, and check for leaks before reconnecting the battery.
Subaru Forester has a timing belt.
The 2003 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2005 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2004 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2011 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2014 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2006 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.