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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Subaru -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Forester, Impreza & Legacy
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 H4 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 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Subaru -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Impreza RS 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 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 H4 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.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  • Remove front exhaust cover.
  • Remove differential mount front cover bolts, then remove mount.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2 H4 GAS

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

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.2 H4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.

  • From under passenger's side of the instrument panel, remove two cabin air filter access cover to evaporator case retai...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Subaru -> Rear Differential Oil Temperature Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 H4 GAS

The Rear Differential Oil temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback 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 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru Impreza cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 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 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

Transmission Relays & Solenoids Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza LX 2.2 H4 GASTransmission Relays & Solenoids Diagram for 1996 Subaru Impreza LX 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Dropping Resistor
  • Neutral Position Switch
  • Duty Solenoid Valve A
  • Duty Solenoid Valve B
  • No.1 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Engine Components Diagram for 2004 Subaru Impreza RS 2.5 H4 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2004 Subaru Impreza RS 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Oxygen Sensor
  • Front Oxygen Sensor
  • Rear Catalytic Converter
  • Front Catalytic Converter
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Switch
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Cruise Control Main Switch
  • Cruise Control Sub Switch
  • Stop Light and Brake Switch
  • 1993 Subaru Impreza LS 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Subaru Impreza LS 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antilock Brake System Hydraulic Unit
  • Stop And Brake Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: TCM TROUBLE CODE 38 WITH A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING
    Vehicle: 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.2 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK DURING STATE EMISSIONS CHECK
    Vehicle: 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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