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11. Vent Control Solenoid Valve (2200
cc AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M0964
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove canister.
4) Disconnect two hoses from air filter.
5) Disconnect connector from vent control solenoid valve.
H2M1469
6) Remove one bolt fixing bracket on the body.
B2M0965A
7) Remove two vacuum hoses from vent control solenoid
valve.
B2M0966
8) Remove one bolt fixing vent control solenoid valve on
bracket.
9) Remove vent control solenoid valve.
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B2M0966
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the bolt fixing vent control solenoid valve on
bracket.
B2M0965A
2) Install two vacuum hoses to vent control solenoid valve.
H2M1469
3) Install the bolt fixing bracket on the body.
Tightening torque:
25±7 N⋅m (2.5±0.7 kg-m, 18.1±5.1 ft-lb)
B2M0964
4) Connect connector to vent control solenoid valve.
5) Connect two hoses to air filter.
6) Install canister.
7) Let down the vehicle.
G6M0095
8) Connect battery ground cable.
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12. Fuel Level Sensor (2200 cc AWD
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M0954A
2) Release fuel pressure.
3) Disconnect fuel delivery hose
1, return hose2and jet
pump hose
3.
B2M0955
4) Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto
fuel tank.
B2M0956
5) Take off fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
H2M1459
6) Disconnect connector from fuel pump.
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H2M1460
7) Remove two screws fixing bracket on fuel pump assem-
bly.
H2M1461A
8) Remove one screw fixing fuel level sensor on bracket.
9) Remove fuel level sensor from fuel pump assembly.
B2M0955A
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Leave fuel filler cap open when tightening nuts, to pre-
vent fuel from flowing out through fuel delivery and
return pipes. Close fuel filler cap after tightening nuts.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Do the fol-
lowing:
(1) Always use new gaskets.
(2) Ensure sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign
particles before installation.
(3) Tighten nuts in numerical sequence shown in Fig-
ure to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
4.4±1.5 N⋅m (0.45±0.15 kg-m, 3.3±1.1 ft-lb)
B2M0968
13. Air Filter (2200 cc AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove canister.
2) Remove two hoses from air filter.
3) Remove flange nut from bracket.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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H2M1460
7) Remove two screws fixing bracket on fuel pump assem-
bly.
H2M1461A
8) Remove one screw fixing fuel level sensor on bracket.
9) Remove fuel level sensor from fuel pump assembly.
B2M0955A
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Leave fuel filler cap open when tightening nuts, to pre-
vent fuel from flowing out through fuel delivery and
return pipes. Close fuel filler cap after tightening nuts.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Do the fol-
lowing:
(1) Always use new gaskets.
(2) Ensure sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign
particles before installation.
(3) Tighten nuts in numerical sequence shown in Fig-
ure to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
4.4±1.5 N⋅m (0.45±0.15 kg-m, 3.3±1.1 ft-lb)
B2M0968
13. Air Filter (2200 cc AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove canister.
2) Remove two hoses from air filter.
3) Remove flange nut from bracket.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Foreword
This chapter describes major inspection and service pro-
cedures for the engine mounted on the body. For proce-
dures not found in this chapter, refer to the service proce-
dure section in the applicable chapter.
2. Ignition Timing
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) Warm-up the engine.
G2M0094
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
14°±8°/700 (MT)
20°±8°/700 (AT)
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself during measurement.
1) Warm-up the engine.
B2M0750A
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
15°±8°/700
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1. Foreword
This chapter describes major inspection and service pro-
cedures for the engine mounted on the body. For proce-
dures not found in this chapter, refer to the service proce-
dure section in the applicable chapter.
2. Ignition Timing
A: MEASUREMENT
1. 2200 cc MODEL
1) Warm-up the engine.
G2M0094
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
14°±8°/700 (MT)
20°±8°/700 (AT)
2. 2500 cc MODEL
CAUTION:
After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself during measurement.
1) Warm-up the engine.
B2M0750A
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1
cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark
with the timing light.
3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition
timing.
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control sys-
tem.
Ignition timing [BTDC/rpm]:
15°±8°/700
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3. Engine Idle Speed
A: MEASUREMENT
1) Before checking idle speed, check the following:
(1) Ensure that air cleaner element is free from
clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs are in
good condition, and that hoses are connected properly.
(2) Ensure that malfunction indicator light (CHECK
ENGINE light) does not illuminate.
2) Warm-up the engine.
G2M0096
3) Connect Subaru Select Monitor or the OBD-II general
scan tool to data link connector.
CAUTION:
When connecting Subaru Select Monitor, turn ignition
switch to OFF.
4) Start the engine and measure engine speed.
NOTE:
Engine speed is indicated on Subaru Select Monitor by
selecting “MODE F04”.
G2M0097
NOTE:
When using the OBD-II general scan tool, carefully read
its operation manual.
When Subaru Select Monitor is not used, attach the
pickup sensor on tachometer (Secondary pickup type) to
#1 cylinder spark plug cord.
This ignition system provides simultaneous ignition for
#1 and #2 plugs. It must be noted that some tachometers
may register twice that of actual engine speed.
5) Check idle speed when unloaded. (With headlights,
heater fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, air conditioning, etc.
OFF)
Idle speed (No load and gears in neutral (MT) or N or
P (AT) position):
700±100 rpm
6) Check idle speed when loaded. (Turn air conditioning
switch to “ON” and operate compressor for at least one
minute before measurement.)
Idle speed [A/C“ON”, no load and gears in neutral
(MT) or N or P (AT) position]:
850±50 rpm
CAUTION:
Never rotate idle adjusting screw. If idle speed is out
of specifications, refer to General On-board Diagnosis
Table under “2-7 On-Board Diagnostics II System”.
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