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

Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> Impreza & Legacy -> SVX
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Impreza & Legacy

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove front grille, then the stay.
  • Remove radiator support bracket and air guide.
  • Disconnect condenser pipe connections.
  • Remove upper condenser attaching bolts.
  • Remove condenser.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

SVX

  • Remove front grille, then belt cover.
  • Disconnect both radiator fan electrical connectors, then remove upper radiator bracket.
  • Disconnect high and lower pressure lines from condenser, then remove main and sub radiator fans.
  • Remove water...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 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 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy LS 2.2 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 Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Postal 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 Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Hill Start Assist Warning Lamp -> Manual Transmission Models
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

The Hill Start Assist warning lamp, will illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp illuminates while the engine is running, a malfuncti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at engine coolant pipe using a suitable tool.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from engine coolant pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using a suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at water inlet using a suitable too...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 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 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

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

Air Bag Components & Connectors Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GASAir Bag Components & Connectors Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Inflator
  • Driver Airbag Module
  • Passenger Airbag Module
  • Connector 12-P
  • Engine & Transmission Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GASEngine & Transmission Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector E1
  • Connector E10
  • Connector E11
  • Connector E13
  • Connector E16
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Subaru Legacy LS 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Subaru Legacy LS 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Gauge
  • Low Fuel Warning Light
  • Fuel Gauge Module
  • 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Horn Relay
  • Clutch Switch
  • Cruise Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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