SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual

B5M0103A
5) Disconnect body harness connector (B53) from connec-
tor (AB1).
NOTE:
The following procedures for removal are for“LHD model”.
The procedures for“RHD model”are symmetrically oppo-
site.
B5M0029A
6) Remove front side sill cover and then disconnect airbag
connector (AB9) and (AB10).
B5M0104
7) Roll up floor mat and side sill lower cover of both side
and then remove main harness.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
G5M0322
5. Airbag Control Module
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
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4. Main Harness - 5. Airbag Control Module

G5M0323
If the airbag control module is deformed, or if water
damage is suspected, replace the airbag control mod-
ule with a new genuine part.
G5M0324
After removal, keep the airbag control module on a
dry, clean surface away from heat and light sources,
and moisture and dust.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until airbag control module is securely re-installed.
B5M0400A
4) Remove console box.
5) Disconnect 12-pin yellow connector from airbag control
module.
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5. Airbag Control Module

B5M0105
6) Using TORX®BIT T40 (Tamper resistant type), remove
two TORX®bolts.
Discard the old TORX®bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORX
®bolts during re-assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION:
Be sure to fully secure all airbag system connectors
during re-assembly and confirm that all green double
lock mechanisms are engaged.
6. Combination Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover. Disconnect
airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until combination switch is securely re-installed.
4) Disconnect combination switch connectors from body
harness connector.
H5M0662A
5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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5. Airbag Control Module - 6. Combination Switch

B5M0105
6) Using TORX®BIT T40 (Tamper resistant type), remove
two TORX®bolts.
Discard the old TORX®bolts.
CAUTION:
Use new TORX
®bolts during re-assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
CAUTION:
Be sure to fully secure all airbag system connectors
during re-assembly and confirm that all green double
lock mechanisms are engaged.
6. Combination Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
G5M0312
3) Remove lower cover. Disconnect
airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steering column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until combination switch is securely re-installed.
4) Disconnect combination switch connectors from body
harness connector.
H5M0662A
5) Set front wheels in straight ahead position. Using
TORX®BIT T30, remove two TORX®bolts.
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5. Airbag Control Module - 6. Combination Switch

H5M0664
6) Disconnect airbag connector on back of airbag module.
Remove airbag module, and place it
with pad side facing upward.
G5M0332
7) Using steering puller, remove steering wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not allow connector to interfere when removing
steering wheel.
B5M0106
8) Remove steering column covers.
9) Removing two retaining screws, remove combination
switch.
B: ADJUSTMENT
1. CENTERING ROLL CONNECTOR
Before installing steering wheel, make sure to center roll
connector built into combination switch.
1) Make sure that front wheels are positioned straight
ahead.
2) Install steering gearbox, steering shaft and combination
switch properly. Turn roll connector pin

1clockwiseuntil
it stops.
H5M0663A
3) Then, back off roll connector pin
1approximately 2.65
turns until“”marks aligned.
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6. Combination Switch

H5M0663A
C: INSTALLATION
1) Before installing combination switch, check to ensure
that combination switch is off and front wheels are set in
the straight ahead position.
CAUTION:
Failure to do this might damage roll connector.
2) Install column cover and center roll connector.
3) Install steering wheel in neutral position. Carefully insert
roll connector pin

1into hole on steering wheel.
NOTE:
If steering wheel angle requires fine adjustment, adjust tie-
rod.
4) Install airbag module and lower cover in the reverse
order of removal.
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6. Combination Switch

1. Engine Electrical
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. EXCEPT 2200 cc MODEL
Item Designation
StarterType Reduction type
ModelMT
TN128000-8311AT
TN128000-8321
Manufacturer NIPPONDENSO TENNESSEE
Voltage and output 12 V — 1.0 kW 12 V — 1.4 kW
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise (when observed from pinion)
Number of pinion teeth 8 9
No-load
characteristicsVoltage 11 V
Current 90 A or less
Rotating
speed3,000 rpm or more 2,900 rpm or more
Load
characteristicsVoltage 8 V
Current 280 A or less 370 A or less
Torque 9.8 N⋅m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 ft-lb) 13.7 N⋅m (1.4 kg-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
Rotating
speed900 rpm or more 880 rpm or more
Lock
characteristicsVoltage 5 V
Current 800 A or less 1,050 A or less
Torque 27.5 N⋅m (2.8 kg-m, 20.3 ft-lb) or more
GeneratorType Rotating-field three-phase type, Voltage regulator built-in type
Model LR185-701H
Manufacturer HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
Voltage and output 12 V — 85 A
Polarity on ground side Negative
Rotating direction Clockwise (when observed from pulley side)
Armature connection 3-phase Y-type
Output current1,500 rpm — 35 A or more
2,500 rpm — 62 A or more
5,000 rpm — 82 A or more
Regulated voltage 14.5
+0.3
0.4V [20°C (68°F)]
Ignition
coilModel F-569-01R
Manufacturer Diamond
Primary coil resistance 0.69Ω±10%
Secondary coil resistance 21.0 kΩ±15%
Insulation resistance between
primary terminal and caseMore than 10 MΩ
Spark
plugType and manufacturerRC10YC4 .......... CHAMPION
Alternate
(BKR6E-11 .......... NGK
K20PR-U11 .......... NIPPONDENSO)
Thread size mm 14, P = 1.25
Spark gap mm (in) 1.0 — 1.1 (0.039 — 0.043)
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1. Engine Electrical

2. 2200 cc MODEL
Item Designation
StarterType Reduction type
ModelMT
TN128000-8311AT
TN128000-8321
Manufacturer NIPPONDENSO TENNESSEE
Voltage and output 12 V—1.0 kW 12 V—1.4 kW
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise (when observed from pinion)
Number of pinion teeth 8 9
No-load
characteristicsVoltage 11 V
Current 90 A or less
Rotating
speed3,000 rpm or more 2,900 rpm or more
Load
characteristicsVoltage 8 V
Current 280 A or less 370 A or less
Torque 9.8 N⋅m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 ft-lb) 13.7 N⋅m (1.4 kg-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
Rotating
speed900 rpm or more 880 rpm or more
Lock
characteristicsVoltage 5 V
Current 800 A or less 1,050 A or less
Torque 27.5 N⋅m (2.8 kg-m, 20.3 ft-lb) or more
GeneratorType Rotating-field three-phase type, Voltage regulator built-in type
Model LR185-701H
Manufacturer HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
Voltage and output 12 V—85 A
Polarity on ground side Negative
Rotating direction Clockwise (when observed from pulley side)
Armature connection 3-phase Y-type
Output current1,500 rpm—35 A or more
2,500 rpm—62 A or more
5,000 rpm—82 A or more
Regulated voltage 14.5
+0.3
0.4V [20°C (68°F)]
Ignition
coilModel FH0047-01R
Manufacturer DEMCO
Primary coil resistance 0.73Ω±10%
Secondary coil resistance 12.8 kΩ±15%
Insulation resistance between
primary terminal and caseMore than 10 MΩ
Spark
plugType and manufacturerRC10YC4 .......... CHAMPION
Alternate
(BKR6E-11 .......... NGK
K20PR-U11 .......... NIPPONDENSO)
Thread size mm 14, P = 1.25
Spark gap mm (in) 1.0—1.1 (0.039—0.043)
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6-1SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine Electrical

1. Starter
1. MT: 128000-8311
B6M0412A

1Front ball bearing


2Armature


3Rear ball bearing


4O-ring


5Yoke


6Brush spring


7Brush holder


8End frame


9Screw & washer


10Cover


11Through bolt


12Screw & washer

13Starter housing


14Overrunning clutch


15Steel ball


16Spring


17Retainer


18Roller


19Idle gear


20Nut


21Spring washer


22Magnet switch


23Nut
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1. Starter

2. AT: 128000-8321
B6M0413A

1Front ball bearing


2Armature


3Rear ball bearing


4O-ring


5Yoke


6Brush spring


7Brush holder


8End frame


9Cover


10Screw & washer


11Through bolt


12Screw & washer

13Starter housing


14Overrunning clutch


15Steel ball


16Spring


17Retainer


18Roller


19Idle gear


20Nut


21Spring washer


22Magnet switch


23Nut
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6-1COMPONENT PARTS
1. Starter