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2006 Subaru Legacy CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Subaru REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 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 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove center exhaust pipes bolts and nuts.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  • Remove heat shield cover.
  • Remove differential mount front cover bolts, then remove mount.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never da...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressu...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove terminal nut and alternator electrical connector from back of alternator.
  • Remove retainers securing V-belt cover then remove cover.
  • Loosen alternator drive belt lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt lock nut.
  • Loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor d...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

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

  • Remove the instrument panel side cover.
  • Remove the glove compartment retaining clips and damper, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Remove the glove compartment upper storage bin.
  • Through the glove compar...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2006-09 Legacy & Outback -> Relearn -> Reset -> Transmitter ID Registration
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

Reset

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 20 mph after the tire pressure adjustment, the lamp will go off.

Relearn

Transmitter ID Registration

The following procedure must be performed when tire pressure sensor or TPMS control module is replaced. If tire pressure sensor transmitter ID cannot be registered after two attempts, replace the TPMS control module. If the registration procedure ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Remove battery from vehicle.
  • Remove engine splash shield/under cover.
  • On all models, drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • On models equipped with turbocharger, remove hoses attached to coolant filler tank, then filler tank and bracket.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove AFT cooler lines from radiator.
  • On all model...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 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 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GASLuggage Compartment Diagram for 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector R19
  • Connector R20
  • Connector R22
  • Connector R24
  • Connector R15
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Electronic Throttle Control
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Hazard Switch
  • 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Lighting Switch
  • Automatic Light Indictor Illumination Light
  • Satellite Switch Illumination Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Service Manual Corrections
    Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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