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

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

Forester, Impreza & Legacy

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove brake drum. If difficult to remove brake drum, remove adjusting hole cover from back plate, then turn adjusting screw until shoe...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ...

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter.
  • Remove front exhaust cover.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

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

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 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 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove under cover.
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose, then the ATF cooler lines from radiator.
  • Lower vehicle, then remove air intake duct.
  • Discon...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Front Belt -> Rear Belt
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

Front Belt

  • Remove drive belt cover, then loosen locknut and slider bolt.
  • Remove front drive belt.
  • Install drive belt.
  • For new belt installation, readjust belt tension to specifications...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

Door Wiring Diagram for 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GASDoor Wiring Diagram for 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector D1
  • Connector D10
  • Connector D11
  • Connector D15
  • Connector D16
  • Emissions Sensors Diagram for 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GASEmissions Sensors Diagram for 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • Ignition Coil
  • Igniter
  • EGR Valve
  • EGR Control Solenoid Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Conditioner Relay
  • 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Limit Switch
  • Power Seat Relay
  • Recliner Motor
  • Lifter Motor (Rear)
  • Lifter Motor (Front)
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Subaru SVX AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX L 3.3 H6 GAS

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

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