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1996 Subaru Impreza CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS
An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.
Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.
First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Impreza & 1995 Legacy Less TCS -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS
The Anti-lock brake system (ABS) electrically controls brake fluid pressure to prevent wheel lock during braking on slippery road surfaces, improving steering stability and shortening the braking distance. If the ABS becomes inoperative, a fail-safe system activates to ensure conventional brake system operation.
The ABS consists of four tone wheels, four speed sensors, electronic control unit, a G sensor, and a warnin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 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 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS
Removal
- Put matching marks on affected parts.
- Remove bolts which hold front propeller shaft to rear propeller shaft.
- Place companion flange in a vise and remove stake nut. Be sure not to hold propeller shaft pipe portion in vise.
- Drive out companion flange with a puller or press. Before disassembling, put matching mark on affected parts.
- Lightly tap head of front propeller shaft with a copper hammer u...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect battery cable and solenoid wiring at sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Subaru -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1995-2009 Impreza
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using the scan tool. Follow scan t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza LX 2.2 H4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect ground cable from battery.
- Drain engine coolant completely into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Remove outlet house from vehicle.
- Reverse proce...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 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 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Control Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Bulkhead Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 1996 Subaru Impreza 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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