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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 -> Water Pump, Replace -> Impreza & Legacy -> SVX
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Impreza & Legacy

  • Drain cooling system.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
  • Remove radiator cooling fan motor assembly.
  • Remove drive belt(s).
  • Remove timing belt, tensioner adjuster, lefthand camshaft pulley, lefthand rear timing belt cover and the tensioner bracket as outlined in MOTOR's Imported Car Repair Manual.
  • Disconnect heater and radiator hose from water pump.
  • Remove water pump retaining bolts, then the pump, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install. Using sequence shown in Fig. , tighten water pump mounting bolts in two steps t...

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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+.

SUBARU, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> DIAGNOSIS -> DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Vehicle: 1991 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.2 H4 GAS

To perform self diagnosis, drive vehicle at a speed greater than 20 mph for at least one minute. If system is malfunctioning, a warning lamp on the dash panel will come On. Approximately ten seconds after the light comes on, an L.E.D. located on the ABS control unit displays a trouble code. This trouble code is determined by the number of flashes the L.E.D. emits. To read codes, vehicle must remain running. Read ...

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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Subaru Legacy LSI 2.2 H4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ...

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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+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru Legacy L Sunsport 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
  • Release parking brake.
  • Jack up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  • Remove front exhaust cover.
  • Remove differential mount front cover.
  • Remove four bolts which hold propeller shaft to rear differential. Put matching marks on affected parts before removal. Remove all but one bolt.
  • Remove two bolts which hold center bearing to car body.
  • Place a s...

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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+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

Refer to F...

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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+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect solenoid wiring at starter.
  • Remo...

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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 -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Special Edition 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 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 -> Rear Differential Oil Temperature Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

The Rear Differential Oil 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 r...

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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: 1994 Subaru Legacy 4X4 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses from engine.
  • Remove drive belt cover.
  • Remove reservoir tank and overflow hose.
  • Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan and sub fan motor.
  • Remov...

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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+.

Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1993 Subaru Legacy L 4X4 2.2 H4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1993 Subaru Legacy L 4X4 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Dropping Resistor
  • Cruise Control Pump
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Pressure Exchange Solenoid
  • Rear Body         Diagram for 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5 H4 GASRear Body Diagram for 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector R22
  • Connector R15
  • Connector R32
  • Connector R38
  • Connector R39
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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.

    1995 Subaru Legacy  2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Sunroof Relay
  • Power Window Relay
  • ABS Hydraulic Unit
  • Seat Belt Timer
  • 2005 Subaru Legacy  2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Fuel Pump Assembly
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor
  • Fuel Pump Condenser
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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: CAMPAIGN - TRANSVERSE LINK BRACKET BOLT; INSUFFICIENT TORQUE
    Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: FIRST GEAR POPPING OUT - AWD WITH M/T
    Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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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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