1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual G5M0147
4. TRUNK LID OPENER
1) Remove rear seats, center pillar lower cover, floor mat,
rear arch cover and side sill cover (on the driver’s side).
2) Remove all clips which hold cable.
3) Disconnec

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B5M0373
3. Fuel Flap
A: REMOVAL
1. FUEL FLAP
Remove bolts which hold hinge to fuel flap, and detach fuel
flap.
B5M0374A
2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
1) Remove rear seats, center pillar lower cover, floor mat,

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 4. Front Bumper
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the front
bumper assembly.
CAUTION:
All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
ar

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B5M0275
9) Remove bolts (engine compartment side) from bumper
stays.
B5M0276
10) Remove front bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Front bumper surface is accessible for removal after
removing the following parts:

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B5M0376
8) Remove fog lamps.
9) Remove clips from both sides of front bumper.
NOTE:
When removing, push the pin at the center of clip with a
thin screwdriver.
B5M0275
10) Remove bolts (engine compartm

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the front bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:
Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
Be careful no

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B5M0377
5. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open trunk lid. Remove trunk trim panel clips and
detach trim.
B5M0378
3) Remove rear bumper beam (up

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual B5M0281
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0282
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0407
3. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Remove one clip from side of bumper.
2) Open rear gate and remove rear quarter t