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

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS

Perform this procedure with the parking brakes applied.

  • Start engine, then stop after one or two minutes of running time.
  • Depress brake pedal several times with normal force.
  • If pedal travel decreases the more times the brake pedal is depressed, the ...

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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 Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 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 -> Rear Differential Oil Temperature Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 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 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+.

Front Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GASFront Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector F1
  • Connector F10
  • Connector F11
  • Connector F12
  • Connector F14
  • Data Link Connector & ECM Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GASData Link Connector & ECM Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Engine Control Module
  • Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • Test Mode Connector
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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:
  • Symbol Identification
  • 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Room Light
  • Luggage Room Light
  • Spot Light
  • Front Door Switch- Left Hand
  • Front Door Switch- Right Hand
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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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