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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 -> Compressor, Replace -> Forester & Impreza -> Legacy & Outback
Vehicle: 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 H4 GAS

Forester & Impreza
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under using manifold gauge as follows:
    • Fully close low pressure valve of manifold gauge.
    • Connect low pressure charging hose of manifold gauge to low pressure service valve.
    • Open low pressure manifold gauge valve slightly, and slowly recover refrigerant from system.
  • Disconnect low pressure hose.
  • Disconnect high pressure hose.
  • Remove compressor belt cover and generator belt cover attaching bolts and covers.
  • Remove generator V-belt by loosening lock bolt on generator br...

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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+.

SUBARU, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT GL 1.8 H4 GAS

Refer to Figs. through for ABS troubleshooting procedures. The ABS control unit receives and sends signals that control system functions. It is impo...

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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 -> 1990-03 Legacy, 1993-04 Impreza (Except WRX STi), 1998-04 Forester & 2000-03 Outback w/1.8L, 2.2L, 2.5L & 3.0L Engines
Vehicle: 1993 Subaru Legacy 4X4 2.2 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+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Subaru Impreza Brighton 2.2 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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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+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Use Subaru diagnostic monitor, or other suitable diagnostic monitor, to access diagnosis trouble codes. Follow diagnostic monitor manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificatio...

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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+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Remove front side belts.
  • Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
  • Remove ...

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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 -> 1998-2002 Forester & 1999-2003 Impreza
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Impreza TS 2.5 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 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 -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Spec.b 2.5 H4 GAS

The A/T fluid 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 road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...

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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+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Remove battery from vehicle.
  • On all models, drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • On models equipped with turbocharger, remove hoses attached to coolant filler tank, then filler tank and bracket.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove AFT cooler lines from radiator.
  • On all models, disconnect radiat...

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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: 1996 Subaru Legacy LSI 2.5 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2.5 H4 GASBody Components Diagram for 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • Line Pressure Linear Solenoid
  • Transfer Duty Solenoid
  • Shift Solenoid Valve 1
  • Shift Solenoid Valve 2
  • VDC OFF Switch Diagram for 2005 Subaru Baja Sport 2.5 H4 GASVDC OFF Switch Diagram for 2005 Subaru Baja Sport 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • VDC Off Switch
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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.

    2005 Subaru Outback  2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Control Module
  • Sunroof Motor
  • Tilt Switch
  • Sunroof Open/Close Switch
  • 2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Engine Control Module
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor
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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: PAINT CODE INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Tribeca 3.6 H6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: TIRE R&R - LUG TORQUE INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1990 Subaru XT6 2.7 H6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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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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