The service and repair manual for the 2004 Subaru Baja — 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Turbo Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 22 complaints · 155 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Baja manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 159
- Engine Performance 9,655
- Accessories & Equipment 784
- General Information 1,503
- Body & Frame 425
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 155
- Brakes 1,122
- Restraints 63
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Steering 134
- Electrical 282
- Suspension 76
- Engine Mechanical 730
- Transmission 174
- C) and engine at 1,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Baja
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 13E065000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V359000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V358000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V361000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V002000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V001000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V003000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 04V473000If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine.
Owners have filed 22 complaints and Subaru has issued 155 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Baja. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Baja manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Baja?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the Turbo Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2004 Baja problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Baja, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2004 Baja wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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