1997 SUBARU LEGACY service

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7) Remove nuts which secure sleeve unit.
Tightening torque:
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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8) Remove wiper link from service hole in front panel.
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4. WASHER TANK AND WASHER MOTOR
1) Remove washer tank attaching bolts.
2) Disconnect connectors of washer motors.
3) Disconnect washer hoses from each washer motor.
4) Remove washer tank and washer motor as an unit.
5) Separate washer motor from washer tank.
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5. NOZZLE
1) Disconnect washer hose from nozzle.
2) Push nozzle clip in direction A as shown in figure.
3) Remove nozzle from engine hood.
CAUTION:
Do not pry nozzle off forcefully as this may scratch
vehicle body.
6. COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to 6-2 [W4B3] as for removal and installation of com-
bination switch.
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C: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. COMBINATION SWITCH AND INTERMITTENT UNIT
Refer to 6-2 [W4C1] as for disassembly and assembly of
combination switch.
D: INSPECTION
1. COMBINATION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
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3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connectors from body harness.
4) Set wiper switch to each position and check continuity
between terminals as indicated in table below:
Wiper switch
Terminal
d-9 d-8 d-6 d-7 INT1 INT2
Switch position
OFFOFF
*xx
MIST
INTOFF

*xx
MIST
*xx
LOOFFMIST
HIOFFMIST
Washer switch
Terminal
d-5 d-2
Switch position
OFF
ON
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2. WIPER MOTOR
1) Check wiper motor operation at low speed.
Connect battery to wiper motor. Check wiper motor for
proper operation at low speed.
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2) Check wiper motor operation at high speed.
Connect battery to wiper motor. Check wiper motor for
proper operation at high speed.
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3) Check wiper motor for proper stoppage.
Connect battery to wiper motor. After operating wiper motor
at low speed, disconnect battery to stop it.
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4) Reconnect battery and ensure that wiper motor stops at
“AUTO STOP”after operating at low speed.
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3. WASHER MOTOR
Apply battery voltage between terminals of washer motor
connector and check that washer motor operates.
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11. Rear Wiper and Washer
A: ON-CAR SERVICES
1. ADJUSTMENT
1) Adjust wiper blade in original position as shown in fig-
ure by changing wiper arm installation.
Original position:
A: 25 — 35 mm (0.98 — 1.38 in)
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2) Adjust washer ejecting point on rear gate window as
shown in figure when the vehicle stops.
Ejecting point:
A: 25 mm (0.98 in)
B: 200 — 300 mm (7.87 — 11.81 in)
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B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. BLADE
Pull out blade following the arrow direction, from arm while
pushing up locking clip.
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2. WIPER ARM
1) Remove head cover.
2) Remove nut and wiper arm.
Tightening torque:
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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3. WIPER MOTOR
1) Remove cap and special nut.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to strike service tool against nozzle dur-
ing removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4±1.5 N⋅m (0.75±0.15 kg-m, 5.4±1.1 ft-lb)
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2) Remove rear gate trim.
3) Undo clips which secure harness, and disconnect con-
nector of wiper motor.
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4) Separate washer hoses at joint.
5) Remove attaching screws and take out wiper motor
assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage O-ring when removing wiper
motor assembly.
Tightening torque:
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.6±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
4. WASHER TANK AND WASHER MOTOR
Refer to 6-2 [W10B4] as for removal and installation of
washer tank and washer motor.
5. COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to 6-2 [W4B3] as for removal and installation of com-
bination switch.
C: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to 6-2 [W4C1] as for disassembly and assembly of
combination switch.
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D: INSPECTION
1. COMBINATION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
B6M0238
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connectors from body harness.
4) Set rear wiper and washer switch to each position and
check continuity between terminals as indicated in table
below:
Terminal
Switch positiond-2 d-1 d-3
WASH
OFF
ON
WASH
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2. WIPER MOTOR
1) Operational check
Connect battery to wiper motor and check operation of
wiper motor.
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2) Check wiper motor for proper stoppage.
After operating wiper motor, disconnect battery from wiper
motor.
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3) Reconnect battery and ensure that wiper motor stops at
“AUTO STOP”after it has been operated.
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3. REAR WIPER RELAY
1) Connect battery to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal
No. 2.
2) Check continuity between terminals as indicated in
table below:
When current flows. Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
When current does not flow. Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity exists.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
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4. WASHER MOTOR
Apply battery voltage between terminals of washer motor
connector and check that washer motor operates.
12. Rear Window Defogger
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. DEFOGGER SWITCH
1) Remove screws which secure meter visor.
2) Remove meter visor from instrument panel while dis-
connecting connectors.
3) Remove rear window defogger switch from meter visor.
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3) Reconnect battery and ensure that wiper motor stops at
“AUTO STOP”after it has been operated.
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3. REAR WIPER RELAY
1) Connect battery to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal
No. 2.
2) Check continuity between terminals as indicated in
table below:
When current flows. Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
When current does not flow. Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 5Continuity exists.
Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
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4. WASHER MOTOR
Apply battery voltage between terminals of washer motor
connector and check that washer motor operates.
12. Rear Window Defogger
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. DEFOGGER SWITCH
1) Remove screws which secure meter visor.
2) Remove meter visor from instrument panel while dis-
connecting connectors.
3) Remove rear window defogger switch from meter visor.
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