SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 1997, Model line: LEGACY, Model: SUBARU LEGACY 1997Pages: 3342, PDF Size: 62.95 MB
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G5M0175
B: INSTALLATION
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
2) Check for alignment of front fender with hood and front
door with front fender at all points. Adjust, if necessary.
B5M0287A
9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch
Protector
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the mud
guard.
CAUTION:
All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuits.
Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the mud guard.
B5M0288
1. MUD GUARD (EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP
ROOF)
1) Jack-up vehicle to remove tire.
2) Remove screws and clips. Move mud guard toward the
center of the body and remove mud guard.
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8. Front Fender - 9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch Protector
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G5M0175
B: INSTALLATION
1) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
2) Check for alignment of front fender with hood and front
door with front fender at all points. Adjust, if necessary.
B5M0287A
9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch
Protector
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the mud
guard.
CAUTION:
All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuits.
Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the mud guard.
B5M0288
1. MUD GUARD (EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP
ROOF)
1) Jack-up vehicle to remove tire.
2) Remove screws and clips. Move mud guard toward the
center of the body and remove mud guard.
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8. Front Fender - 9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch Protector
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B5M0289
2. REAR ARCH PROTECTOR
Remove rear arch protector.
B5M0410
3. MUD GUARD (OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF)
1) Jack-up vehicle to remove tire.
2) Remove screws and clips. Move mud guard toward the
center of the body and remove mud guard.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Only use new screws and clips.
B5M0290A
10. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove wiper arms.
2) Open front hood.
3) Remove cowl panel seal using a plier.
B5M0291
4) Lift cowl panel and detach it from clips attached to body
panel.
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9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch Protector - 10. Cowl Panel
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B5M0289
2. REAR ARCH PROTECTOR
Remove rear arch protector.
B5M0410
3. MUD GUARD (OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF)
1) Jack-up vehicle to remove tire.
2) Remove screws and clips. Move mud guard toward the
center of the body and remove mud guard.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Only use new screws and clips.
B5M0290A
10. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove wiper arms.
2) Open front hood.
3) Remove cowl panel seal using a plier.
B5M0291
4) Lift cowl panel and detach it from clips attached to body
panel.
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9. Mud Guard and Rear Arch Protector - 10. Cowl Panel
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B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle clip to the
cap attached to body panel. Then tap the cowl panel to
attach it to other clips.
B5M0292
11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
B5M0293A
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten with
screws.
B5M0294A
12. Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove four upper clips from body panel. To facilitate
removal, press portion shown in figure using screwdriver.
2) Pull front grille to detach it from two lower clips.
(Two lower clips remain on headlight.)
B: INSTALLATION
Attach all clips to grille. Align them with clip hole in body
and push them into place.
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10. Cowl Panel - 12. Front Grille
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B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle clip to the
cap attached to body panel. Then tap the cowl panel to
attach it to other clips.
B5M0292
11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
B5M0293A
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten with
screws.
B5M0294A
12. Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove four upper clips from body panel. To facilitate
removal, press portion shown in figure using screwdriver.
2) Pull front grille to detach it from two lower clips.
(Two lower clips remain on headlight.)
B: INSTALLATION
Attach all clips to grille. Align them with clip hole in body
and push them into place.
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10. Cowl Panel - 12. Front Grille
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B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle clip to the
cap attached to body panel. Then tap the cowl panel to
attach it to other clips.
B5M0292
11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
B5M0293A
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten with
screws.
B5M0294A
12. Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove four upper clips from body panel. To facilitate
removal, press portion shown in figure using screwdriver.
2) Pull front grille to detach it from two lower clips.
(Two lower clips remain on headlight.)
B: INSTALLATION
Attach all clips to grille. Align them with clip hole in body
and push them into place.
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10. Cowl Panel - 12. Front Grille
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B6M0146
13. Door Mirror
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the gusset cover.
B5M0296
2) Remove inner remote control switch cover.
B5M0297
3) Remove inner remote control switch.
4) Remove front door trim.
B5M0298A
5) Disconnect the door mirror connector.
6) Remove the door mirror installation screws.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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13. Door Mirror
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B5M0411A
14. Side Protector
A: REMOVAL
Side protector consists of three parts; front fender, front
door and rear door.
B5M0285A
1. SIDE PROTECTOR FRONT FENDER PORTION
1) Remove bracket which secures mud guard to front
fender.
2) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
Detach the rear part of mud guard as required for the pro-
cedure. It is not necessary to remove the entire mud guard.
3) Use pliers to remove a clip from inside front fender.
Remove it from vehicle body but keep it with side protec-
tor.
2. SIDE PROTECTOR FRONT DOOR AND REAR
DOOR PORTIONS
1) Remove trim panel.
2) Use pliers to remove clips from inside of doors. Remove
them from vehicle body but keep them with side protector.
NOTE:
Front door portion has five clips, rear door portion has four
clips.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
To install side protector front door and rear door portions,
insert the first clip into the base hole [9 mm (0.35 in) dia.],
and then insert other clips.
CAUTION:
Insert clips firmly and carefully by hand. To avoid dam-
aging clips, do not forcefully push or hit clips.
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14. Side Protector
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![SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual B5M0304
15. Roof Rack (Wagon only, if
equipped)
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove roof trim, rear quarter trim, pillar trim, etc.
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2) Remove flange bolts.
3) Remove flange nuts.
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15. Roof Rack (Wagon only, if
equipped)
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove roof trim, rear quarter trim, pillar trim, etc.
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2) Remove flange bolts.
3) Remove flange nuts.
4) Remove roof")
B5M0304
15. Roof Rack (Wagon only, if
equipped)
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove roof trim, rear quarter trim, pillar trim, etc.
2) Remove flange bolts.
3) Remove flange nuts.
4) Remove roof rail.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
To prevent deformation, be sure to install roof rail in
steps 4), 3), 2) and 1), in that order.
B5M0307A
16. Sunroof
A: REMOVAL
1. GLASS LID ASSEMBLY
1) Completely open sun shade. (Push it back far.)
2) Remove a clip and detach guide rail cover.
3) Remove six nuts from the left and right lid bracket.
4) Working inside, slightly raise glass lid assembly until it
is disengaged from lid bracket.
5) Hold both ends of glass lid assembly and remove it at
an angle.
B5M0308B
2. SUNROOF MOTOR AND RELAY
1) Remove center pillar trim upper.
2) Remove front pillar trim upper.
3) Remove assist grip on left side.
4) Remove sunvisor with hook.
5) Remove sunroof switch.
6) Remove rearview mirror.
7) While rolling up roof trim, disconnect harness clips and
connector.
8) While rolling up roof trim, remove spot lamp bracket and
sunroof motor.
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