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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Subaru -> Arming
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS

  • With ignition Off, connect battery positive cable, then battery ground cable.
  • Wait at least 20 seconds.
  • From a safe location at sides of or ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Impreza -> Justy -> Legacy Except Turbo -> Legacy Turbo & SVX -> Loyale -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS

Replacement

Front

Refer to Figs. through , when performing the following procedure.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheels.
  • Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug hose to prevent fluid leakage.
  • On Loyale models, remove outer parking brake cable clip and disconnect cable.
  • On all except Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper lockpin, rotate caliper on guide pin, then remove caliper.
  • On Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper to support retaining bolts, then the boot protector and caliper.
  • On all models, reverse procedure to install noting...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Component Locations -> 1990-03 Legacy, 1993-04 Impreza (Except WRX STi), 1998-04 Forester & 2000-03 Outback w/1.8L, 2.2L, 2.5L & 3.0L Engines
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

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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 Brighton 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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 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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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Driver Control Center Differential Indicator Lamps ->
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

The Driver Control Center Differential Indicator lamps show the current differential limiting factor of the center differential. The bottom indicator lamp will flash if a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator.
  • On all models, remove drive belt cover.
  • Disconnect inlet hose from radiator.
  • Disconnect connectors of radiator mai...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 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 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transmission Sensors Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GASTransmission Sensors Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Light Switch
  • ATF Temperature Sensor
  • No.1 Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • No.2 Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Power Door & Window Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GASPower Door & Window Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector D1
  • Connector D10
  • Connector D11
  • Connector D12
  • Connector D13
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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 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Shift Lock Solenoid
  • Key Lock Solenoid
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Park Position Switch
  • 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Relay- Right Hand
  • Headlight Relay- Left Hand
  • Air Conditioning Relay Holder
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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:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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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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