1997 SUBARU LEGACY console

1. Manual Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove console box.
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2) Remove boot plate from the body.
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3) Remove the spring between the joint and bracket.
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4) Remove stay from bracket.
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5) Remove rod from joint.
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3-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Manual Transmission

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E: INSTALLATION
1) Put into gearshift lever from passenger compartment.
2) Mount boot plate on the body.
3) Install console box and gearshift knob. [W1B0].>
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4) Mount cushion rubber on the body.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.84±0.51 kg-m, 13.3±3.7 ft-lb)
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5) Connect rod to the joint.
Tightening torque:
FWD model
12±3 N⋅m (1.2±0.3 kg-m, 8.7±2.2 ft-lb)
AWD model
18±5 N⋅m (1.84±0.51 kg-m, 13.3±3.7 ft-lb)
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6) Connect stay to the bracket.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.84±0.51 kg-m, 13.3±3.7 ft-lb)
7) Install the exhaust cover.
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3-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Manual Transmission

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2. Automatic Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the cable.
(1) Prior to removal, set lever to“N”position.
(2) Remove front exhaust pipe.
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(3) Separate cable from transmission lever.
(4) Remove clamp from transmission case.
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(5) Disconnect cable from selector lever and then
remove cable bracket.
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2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect the connectors.
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4) Remove the screws to take off the plate from the body.
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3-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Manual Transmission - 2. Automatic Transmission

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E: INSTALLATION
1) Mount the selector lever onto the vehicle body.
2) Tighten the six bolts to install the selector lever to the
vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
4.5±1.5 N⋅m (0.45±0.15 kg-m, 3.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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3) Connect connectors and install rear console, center
console and instrument console.
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4) Set location of selector lever at“N”position.
5) Set location of selector arm installed on the transmis-
sion body at“N”position.
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6) Pass inner cable through selector arm pin and then
connect it using a washer and snap pin.
7) Attach outer cable to plate on transmission case with
the bolts.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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8) Insert the thread portion of the other inner cable end
into the connector hole of the selector lever, and fix the
other outer cable end to the bracket.
9) Adjust the inner cable length.
(1) Put connector into contact with nut

2.
(2) Tighten nut

1.
Tightening torque:
7.4±2.0 N⋅m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
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3-3SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Automatic Transmission

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D: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1) Remove adjusting hole cover from back plate.
2) Turn adjusting screw using a slot-type screwdriver until
brake shoe is in close contact with disc rotor.
3) Turn back (downward) adjusting screw 3 or 4 notches.
4) Install adjusting hole cover to back plate.
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2. LEVER STROKE ADJUSTMENT
1) Remove console box lid.
2) Forcibly pull parking brake lever 3 to 5 times.
3) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until
parking brake lever stroke is set at 6 notches with operat-
ing force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
4) Tighten lock nut.
5) Install console box lid.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled
with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.60±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
5. Master Cylinder
A: REMOVAL
1) Thoroughly drain brake fluid from reservoir tank.
2) Disconnect fluid level indicator harness connector.
3) Remove brake pipes from master cylinder.
4) Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, and take out
master cylinder from brake booster.
CAUTION:
Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid
spilt on the vehicle body will harm the painted surface;
wipe it off quickly if spilt.
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4-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Parking Brake (Rear Disc Brake) - 5. Master Cylinder

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D: PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1) Remove adjusting hole cover from back plate.
2) Turn adjusting screw using a slot-type screwdriver until
brake shoe is in close contact with disc rotor.
3) Turn back (downward) adjusting screw 3 or 4 notches.
4) Install adjusting hole cover to back plate.
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2. LEVER STROKE ADJUSTMENT
1) Remove console box lid.
2) Forcibly pull parking brake lever 3 to 5 times.
3) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until
parking brake lever stroke is set at 6 notches with operat-
ing force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
4) Tighten lock nut.
5) Install console box lid.
Lever stroke:
7 to 8 notches when pulled
with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.60±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
5. Master Cylinder
A: REMOVAL
1) Thoroughly drain brake fluid from reservoir tank.
2) Disconnect fluid level indicator harness connector.
3) Remove brake pipes from master cylinder.
4) Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, and take out
master cylinder from brake booster.
CAUTION:
Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid
spilt on the vehicle body will harm the painted surface;
wipe it off quickly if spilt.
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4-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Parking Brake (Rear Disc Brake) - 5. Master Cylinder

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NOTE:
Whenever turning adjusting nut, prevent PHV cable from
revolving as shown in Figure.
9. Parking Brake Lever
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove console box from front floor.
2) Disconnect electric connector for parking brake switch.
3) Loosen parking brake adjuster, and remove inner cable
end from equalizer.
4) Remove parking brake lever.
5) Install parking brake lever in the reverse order of
removal.
Tightening torque (Lever installing bolt and nut):
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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6) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until
parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with
operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
7) Tighten lock nut.
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.60±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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4-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
8. Hill Holder - 9. Parking Brake Lever

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NOTE:
Whenever turning adjusting nut, prevent PHV cable from
revolving as shown in Figure.
9. Parking Brake Lever
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove console box from front floor.
2) Disconnect electric connector for parking brake switch.
3) Loosen parking brake adjuster, and remove inner cable
end from equalizer.
4) Remove parking brake lever.
5) Install parking brake lever in the reverse order of
removal.
Tightening torque (Lever installing bolt and nut):
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
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6) Adjust parking brake lever by turning adjusting nut until
parking brake lever stroke is set at 7 to 8 notches with
operating force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
7) Tighten lock nut.
Tightening torque (Lock nut):
5.9±1.5 N⋅m (0.60±0.15 kg-m, 4.3±1.1 ft-lb)
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4-4SERVICE PROCEDURE
8. Hill Holder - 9. Parking Brake Lever