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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Subaru 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Subaru -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> Impreza & Legacy -> SVX
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru SVX LSI 3.3 H6 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 Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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: 2001 Subaru Outback 3.0 H6 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 Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Subaru -> Component Locations -> 1.8L Fuel Injected, 1990-94 Loyale & 1985-89 1800 Engines
Vehicle: 1992 Subaru Loyale 1.8 H4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 3.0 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.
- Remove center exhaust pipes bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove heat shield 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 da...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Subaru 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> Transmitter ID Registration
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Outback XT 2.5 H4 GAS
Transmitter ID Registration
The following procedure must be performed when tire pressure sensor or TPMS control module is replaced. If tire pressure sensor transmitter ID cannot be registered after two attempts, replace the TPMS control module. If the registration procedure is not performed for 5 minutes or more or if the ignition switch is placed in the Off position, the registration mode will be cancelled.
- Check and adjust all tires to the recommended pressure.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor tool, or equivalent tool, then select Each System Check, Tire Pressure Monitor and ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Subaru Loyale 1.8 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect battery cable and solenoid wiring at sta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2005-06 Baja & 2005-09 Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 3.0 H6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 9,300 miles.
- Remove the instrument panel side cover.
- Remove the glove compartment retaining clips and damper, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the glove compartment upper storage bin.
- Through the glove compar...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Subaru -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru SVX LS 3.3 H6 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 Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1994 Subaru Legacy LSI 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 Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Tribeca Premiere 3.6 H6 GAS
- Remove bolts from collector cover, then remove cover.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Subaru cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CAMPAIGN - TRANSVERSE LINK ASSEMBLIES Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Legacy L 2.2 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Subaru AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Subaru 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 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 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 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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