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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+

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Vehicle: 1993 Subaru Impreza 1.8 H4 GAS

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On 1993 models, when replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 2.7 ozs. minus amount drained from old unit.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil: evaporator, 1.0 oz.; condenser, .3 oz.; receiver/drier, .3 oz.; line, .3 oz.

On 1994-95 models, when replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 4.7 ozs. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 ozs. of oil.

When replacing other system components add the follo...

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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: 1991 Subaru XT6 2.7 H6 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 -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Justy w/Carbureted Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1995 Subaru Impreza L 1.8 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Forester XT Limited 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 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+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5I Special Edition 2.5 H4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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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 -> 2003-07 Forester
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Forester X L.l. Bean Edition 2.5 H4 GAS

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

  • Remove nine the glove compartment retaining screws, the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. .
  • Remove the cab...

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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 -> Intercooler Water Spray Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

The lamp will light when the water in the intercooler w...

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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: 2010 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Set vehicle on a lift.
  • Remove collector cover.
  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove under cover.
  • Remove heat shield cover from radiator.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect connectors of main fan motor and sub fan motor.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
  • Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes. Plug ATF pipe to prevent ATF from leaking.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Remove air intake duct.
  • Remov...

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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 Limited 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+.

Luggage/Trunk Room Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Subaru Legacy LS SP 2.2 H4 GASLuggage/Trunk Room Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Subaru Legacy LS SP 2.2 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Circuit Breaker
  • Power Window & Sun Roof Relay
  • A/S Control Unit
  • Rear Wiper Relay
  • Solenoid Valve, Emission Control and Ignition System Parts Diagram for 2003 Subaru Legacy  2.5 H4 GASSolenoid Valve, Emission Control and Ignition System Parts Diagram for 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • Ignition Coil
  • EGR Solenoid Valve
  • Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve
  • Igniter Assembly
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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.

    1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Light Switch
  • Stop Light RH
  • Stop Light LH
  • High-Mount Stop Light
  • 1990 Subaru Loyale  1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Subaru Loyale 1.8 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Low Fuel Indicator
  • Fuel Gauge
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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: Seat Belt Latch Slides To The Lower Seat Belt Anchor
    Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester XS 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: Service Manual Corrections
    Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5 H4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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