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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Brighton 2.2 H4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose.
  • Remove radiator cooling fan motor assembly.
  • Remove drive belt(s).
  • Remove timing belt, tensioner adjuster, lefthand camshaft pulley, lefthand rear timing belt cover and tensioner bracket as outlined in MO...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Legacy & Outback -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Testing -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Select Monitor -> Preliminary Inspection -> VDC -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Select monitor
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Preliminary Inspection

  • Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts or more and specific gravity is above 1.260.
  • Inspect brake fluid level and for brake fluid leakage.
  • Inspect brake drag.
  • Inspect brake pads and rotors.
  • Inspect tires for excessive wear and proper inflation.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Select Monitor

When on board diagnosis of the ABS/VDC control module detects a problem, the information (up to a maximum of three) will be stored in the EEPROM as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). When there are more than three, the most recent three will be stored. Stored codes will s...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 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.
  • Disconnect transverse link from housing.
  • Remove spring pin which secures transmission spindle and install new spring upon installation.
  • Remove front driveshaft assembly. If driveshaft is hard to remove use suitable puller to aid in removal.
  • Remo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

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

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2004 Legacy, Outback & 2003-04 Baja
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

The AWD warning lamp, will illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. The lamp should go off when the engine is started. The lamp will illuminate when AWD is disen...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 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 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Tailgate Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1999 Subaru Legacy  2.2 H4 GASTailgate Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Rear Door Switch LH
  • Luggage Room Light
  • License Plate Light LH
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Subaru Legacy  2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Interrupt Relay
  • Starter Interlock Relay
  • Clutch Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • 1999 Subaru Legacy  2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Power Window Sub Switch- Right Hand
  • Front Power Window Motor- Right Hand
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Subaru Legacy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLES PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Subaru Legacy AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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