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.
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.
Bottom of the engine where the lower radiator hose connects. Besides having to lay on the floor, it is easy to replace.
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.
hou to replace rear struts
6000 miles
You can not replace transmissions due to the amount of room needed in the car
No, just replace it.
Subaru Forester was created in 1997.
Subaru Forester has a timing belt.
2003-2008 located in the dash cluster by your speedometer. 2009 On the information cluster above the radio.
Replace the bulb, had to change one myselfe.