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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Impreza -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS

Front

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
  • Remove brake caliper bolts and support caliper to strut housing using mechanics wire.
  • Remove disc brake rotor. If brake rotor is difficult to remove, drive 8mm bolt into threaded end of rotor, then remove the rotor. Reference mark surface of h...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

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

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 1997 Impreza
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for a few as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the On position. If the lamp remains illuminated or comes on while driving the vehicle or is blinking, a fault in the ABS has been detected. After diagnosis and repair are completed, the DTCs can be cleared as follows:

  • Take diagnostic connector out from dr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clam...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza 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 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine & Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GASEngine & Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Rear Oxygen Sensor
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • Ignition Coil
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Brake System Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GASBrake System Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Switch
  • Relay Box
  • ABS Control Module
  • G Sensor
  • Hydraulic Control Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • G Sensor
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Diagnosis Connector
  • 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Air Conditioning Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza L 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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