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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+

Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Impreza & 1995 Legacy Less TCS -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS Control Module -> ABS Hydraulic Unit -> Accessing Trouble Codes -> Clearing Memory (Erasing Trouble Codes) -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Procedure -> G Sensor -> Speed Sensors -> Trouble Code 29 -> Trouble Code 41 -> Trouble Code 42 -> Trouble Code 51 -> Trouble Code 52 -> Trouble Code 54 -> Trouble Code 56 -> Trouble Code Diagnosis -> Trouble Code Interpretation -> Trouble Codes 21, 23, 25 & 27 -> Trouble Codes 22, 24, 26 & 28 -> Trouble Codes 31, 33 & 39 -> Warning Light Does Not Illuminate -> Warning Light Remains ON
Vehicle: 1995 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2 H4 GAS

Accessing Trouble Codes

When the control module detects a problem, the information (up to a maximum of three) will be stored in the EEPROM as a trouble code. When there are more than three, the most recent three will be stored. Stored codes will stay in memory until they are cleared.

  • Remove ABS check connector from under steering column, Figs. and .
  • Turn ignition switch off, then ground ABS check connector terminal L, Figs. and .
  • Turn ignition switch to on position. The ABS warning light is now in the diagnostic mode and blinks to identify trouble codes.
  • After st...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • On Impreza, SVX, 1990-94 Legacy models,fold down the rear seat back, then remove the floor mat and access hole lid.
  • On 1995-00 Legacy models, remove the rear seat cushion and seat back, then the floor mat and access hole lid.
  • On all models, disconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
  • Start the engine and operate until it stalls.
  • After the engine has stalled, crank the engine for at least 5 seconds.
  • Place the ignition switch in Off position.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  • On...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

Front

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
  • Disconnect transverse link from housing.
  • Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle and install new spring upon installation.
  • Remove front driveshaft assembly. If driveshaft is hard to remove use suitable puller to aid in removal.
  • Remo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Special Edition 2.5 H4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Use Subaru diagnostic monitor, or other suitable diagnostic monitor, to access diagnosis trouble codes. Follow diagnostic monitor manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificatio...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
  • Remove V-belt covers.
  • Remove V-belts.
  • Remove bolts which ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2004 Legacy, Outback & 2003-04 Baja
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Subaru -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Set vehicle on a lift.
  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove under cover.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, remove heat shield cover from radiator.
  • On all models, drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan and sub fan motor.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator.
  • On all models, lower vehicle.
  • Disco...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
  • Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
  • Loosen slider bolt.
  • ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Electrical Components Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GASElectrical Components Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Unlock Switch
  • Starter Interrupt Relay
  • Horn
  • Door Switch
  • Headlight
  • Engine Compartment         Diagram for 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5 H4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector E10
  • Connector E11
  • Connector E16
  • Connector E17
  • Connector E18
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Subaru Legacy LS SP 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Subaru Legacy LS SP 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Control Switch
  • Rearview Mirror- Right Hand
  • Rearview Mirror- Left Hand
  • Changeover Switch
  • 1999 Subaru Legacy  2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • High Beam Relay
  • Lighting Switch
  • Front Fog Light Switch
  • Front Fog Light Relay
  • Dimmer And Passing Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MODIFICATION OF TIMING BELT TENSIONER BRACKET - NOISE
    Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: IN-DASH CD CHANGER / PLAYER DISCS
    Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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