spark plugs replace SUBARU IMPREZA 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Maintenance schedule....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions ................................... 11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment .................................................... 11-4
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running .......... 11-4
Engine hood ....................................................... 11-4
Engine compartment overview .......................... 11-6
Non-turbo models .............................................. 11-6
Turbo models ..................................................... 11-7
Engine oil ............................................................ 11-8
Checking the oil level ......................................... 11-8
Changing the oil and oil filter .............................. 11-9
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-11
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions .......................................... 11-12
Synthetic oil ..................................................... 11-12
Cooling system ................................................ 11-12
Cooling fan, hose and connections ................... 11-12
Engine coolant ................................................. 11-13
Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-15
Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-15
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-17
Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-18
Drive belts ........................................................ 11-18
Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-19
Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-19
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-20
Automatic transmission fluid .......................... 11-20
Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-20 Recommended fluid
......................................... 11-21
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) .......... 11-21
Checking the oil level ...................................... 11-21
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-22
Rear differential gear oil .................................. 11-22
Checking the gear oil level ............................... 11-22
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-23
Power steering fluid ........................................ 11-24
Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-24
Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-25
Brake fluid ........................................................ 11-25
Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-25
Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-26
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) ............................... 11-26
Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-26
Recommended clutch fluid ............................... 11-27
Brake booster .................................................. 11-27
Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-27
Checking the brake pedal free play .................. 11-27
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-28
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles) .............................. 11-28
Checking the clutch function ............................ 11-28
Checking the clutch pedal free play .................. 11-28
Replacement of brake pad and lining ............ 11-29
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....... 11-29
Parking brake stroke ....................................... 11-30
Tires and wheels .............................................. 11-30
Types of tires ................................................... 11-30
Tire inspection ................................................. 11-30
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-31
Maintenance and service
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1) Air cleaner case cover
2) Air cleaner element
3. Open the air cleaner case cover and
remove the air cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner
cover and case with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.5. To install the air cleaner case cover,
insert the three projections on the air
cleaner case into the slits on the air
cleaner case cover and then snap the
two clamps on the air cleaner case cover. Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let ”.
CAUTION
. When disconnecting the spark
plug cables, always grasp the
spark plug cap, not the cables.
. Make sure the cables are re-
placed in the correct order. Maintenance and service
11-17
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Rear seatFolding down ........................................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-29
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-28
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-21
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-26
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-27
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-11, 11-12, 11-20, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-25
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-18
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-38
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-15
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-45
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-51
Clearance light ..................................................... 11-49
Dome light ........................................................... 11-51
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-49
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-49
Headlight ............................................................. 11-46
High mount stop light ............................................. 11-52
License plate light ................................................. 11-51 Map light
............................................................. 11-51
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-49
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-52
REV indicator light and buzzer ...................................... 3-9
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Extender ............................................................... 1-18
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-18
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-19
Safety tips .............................................................. 1-9
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-11, 3-14
Seatbelts .................................................................... 1-9
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever ............................................................. 7-16
Position indicator .................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ........................................................ 7-19
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-17
Snow tires ................................................................. 8-10
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................... 2-8
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-17 Index
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