1997 SUBARU LEGACY boot

2. Console box
B5M0021A

1Shift boot


2Front cover (MT)


3Front cover (AT)


4Console cover


5Strip


6Lock


7Lid

8Hinge


9Arm


10Ash tray ASSY


11Console pocket


12Console BRKT


13Console box
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5-4COMPONENT PARTS
2. Console box

3. Spark Plug
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the
same heat range.
Spark plug:
CHAMPION: RC10YC4
(Alternate)
NGK: BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO: K20PR-U11
1) Remove spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) When installing spark plugs on cylinder head, use spark
plug wrench.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
The above torque should be only applied to new spark
plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should
be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid their over-stressing.
4) Connect spark plug cords.
G6M0086
B: INSPECTION
Check electrodes and inner and outer porcelain of plugs,
noting the type of deposits and the degree of electrode
erosion.
G6M0087
1) Normal
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear
indicate correct spark plug heat range.
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3. Spark Plug

G6M0095
1. #1 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B6M0552A
2) Remove #1 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
B6M0553
3) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
G6M0095
2. #2 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
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3. Spark Plug

B6M0554
2) Remove battery.
B6M0555A
3) Remove #2 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
B6M0556
4) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
G6M0095
3. #3 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
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3. Spark Plug

B6M0557A
2) Disconnect mass air flow sensor connector.
3) Remove four clips securing air cleaner upper cover.
B6M0558
4) Loosen the clamp screw and separate air cleaner upper
cover from air intake duct.
5) Remove air cleaner element.
B6M0559A
6) Remove #3 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
B6M0560
7) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
8) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
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3. Spark Plug

B6M0563A
6) Remove #4 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
B6M0564
7) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
8) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 N⋅m (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
The above torque should be only applied to new spark
plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should
be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified
torque in order to avoid over-stressing.
E: REMOVAL (2500 cc OUTBACK MODEL)
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the
same heat range.
Spark plug:
NGK: PFR5B-11
G6M0095
1. #1 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
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3. Spark Plug

B6M0557A
2) Disconnect mass air flow sensor connector.
3) Remove four clips securing air cleaner upper cover.
B6M0558
4) Loosen the clamp screw and separate air cleaner upper
cover from air intake duct.
B6M0565A
5) Remove air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
B6M0566A
6) Remove #1 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
B6M0567A
7) After connecting
1spark plug socket,
2extension and


3Universal Joint to each other, securely set them over the
spark plug in cylinder head.
8) Cover ABS pipes with rag to prevent damage.


1Spark plug socket 16 mm (5/8 in)


2Extension


3Universal Joint


4Extension


5Ratchet
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3. Spark Plug

B6M0555A
3) Remove #2 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord
itself.
4) For subsequent procedures, refer to the procedure for
#1 spark plug.
CAUTION:
When removing spark plug, cover the ATF cooling
pipes with a rag to prevent damage.
G6M0095
3. #3 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B6M0557A
2) Disconnect mass air flow sensor connector.
3) Remove four clips securing air cleaner upper cover.
B6M0558
4) Loosen the clamp screw and separate air cleaner upper
cover from air intake duct.
B6M0565A
5) Remove air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
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3. Spark Plug