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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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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

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 L 1.8 H4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS
Front
Refer to Figs. through , when performing the following procedure.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels.
- On Loyale models, remove outer parking brake cable clip and disconnect cable.
- On Legacy Turbo and SVX models, disconnect brake hose from strut.
- On all except Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper lockpin, then rotate caliper on guide pin.
- On Justy with 12 inch wheels, remove caliper-to-support retaining bolts, then the boot protector and caliper.
- On all models, remove brake pads from support.
- Reverse procedure to install no...
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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 L 2.2 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, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 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 -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS
The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position, and should go out when the engine is started. If the MIL remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a fault an...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables, then remove battery from vehicle.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Disconnect radiator outlet hoses, then ATF cooler hoses, Fig. .
- Remove drive belt cover, then disconnect inlet hoses.
- Disconnect electrical ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza LX 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+.
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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.
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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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