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B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0824A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:
Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.
The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.
Vehicle is parked on level ground.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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B6M0048
B: INSPECTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH (ON-CAR)
1) Remove instrument panel lower cover.
2) Remove lower column cover.
3) Unfasten holddown clip which secures harness, and
disconnect connector of ignition switch from body harness.
4) Turn ignition key to each position and check continuity
between terminals of ignition switch connector.
Terminal
Positiona-1 a-2 a-5 a-4
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
B6M0824A
4. Headlight
A: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
1) Adjust the headlight aiming by turning the adjusting
screws.
CAUTION:
Before checking the headlight aiming, be sure of the
following:
Turn off the light before adjusting headlight aiming.
If the light is necessary to check aiming, do not turn on
for more than two minutes.
The area around the headlight has not sustained any
accident, damage or other type of deformation.
Vehicle is parked on level ground.
The inflation pressure of tires is correct.
Vehicle’s gas tank is fully charged.
Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the
suspension.
Make certain that someone is seated in the driver’s
seat.
NOTE:
Adjust vertical aim first, then horizontal aim.
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B6M0336A
2) Look at the beam angle gauge (vertical movement).
The bubble on the gauge should not deviate from the cen-
ter of the gauge.
B6M0825A
3) Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal movement).
The indicator should not deviate from the center of the
gauge by more than two segments on either side of the
gauge.
B: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. HEADLIGHT BULB
1) Disconnect the connector from inside of the engine
compartment.
2) Remove rubber cap.
3) Remove the light bulb retaining spring to remove the
bulb.
4) Replace the bulb with a new one and hook the spring.
5) Attach the rubber cap and connect the connector.
M6A0139
CAUTION:
Since the tungsten halogen bulb operates at high
temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface decreases
the bulb’s useful life. When replacing the bulb, hold the
flange portion and do not touch the glass portion.
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M6A0140
Attach the rubber cap with letters TOP on the top so
that the drain hole will be on the lower side.
To keep water out, correctly engage the groove por-
tion of the rubber cap.
2. HEADLIGHT
1) Remove front grille and disconnect connectors from
headlight.
B6M0338
2) Remove bolts which secure headlight and remove
headlight.
Tightening torque:
6.4±0.5 N⋅m (0.65±0.05 kg-m, 4.7±0.4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When installing the headlight, securely fit clip into locating.
B6M0339
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![SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual B6M0236
3. COMBINATION SWITCH (WITHOUT AIRBAG
MODEL)
Refer to 5-5 [W7A0] as for removal of combination
switch on airbag equipped model.
1) Remove steering wheel. <Ref. to 4-3 [W2A0].>
2) Remove screws SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual B6M0236
3. COMBINATION SWITCH (WITHOUT AIRBAG
MODEL)
Refer to 5-5 [W7A0] as for removal of combination
switch on airbag equipped model.
1) Remove steering wheel. <Ref. to 4-3 [W2A0].>
2) Remove screws](/manual-img/17/57434/w960_57434-1748.png)
B6M0236
3. COMBINATION SWITCH (WITHOUT AIRBAG
MODEL)
Refer to 5-5 [W7A0] as for removal of combination
switch on airbag equipped model.
1) Remove steering wheel.
2) Remove screws which secure upper column cover to
lower column cover.
3) Remove screws which secure knee protector and
remove knee protector.
CAUTION:
When installing knee protector, ensure that harness is
not caught by adjacent parts.
4) Disconnect connector from body harness and undo
holddown band.
G6M0107
5) Remove screws which secure switch and remove
switch.
CAUTION:
During installation (with key interlock)
When routing combination switch harness around
steering system, do not place it over key interlock
release knob.
After installing lower column cover, ensure that key
interlock release knob is accessible.
B6M0237
C: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. COMBINATION SWITCH
1) Remove screws which secure slip ring to combination
switch, and remove slip ring.
G6M0109
2) Remove screws which secure lighting switch, wiper and
washer switch. Remove both switches.
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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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) Move combination switch to respective positions and
check continuity between terminals as indicated in the fol-
lowing tables:
Lighting switch
Terminal
Switch positionc-1 c-2 c-3
OFF
Tail
*
Head
Parking switch
Terminal
Switch positionc-10 c-11 c-9
OFF
*XX
ON
Dimmer and passing switch
Terminal
Switch positiona-3 a-2 a-1 a-4
Flash
*
Low beam
*
HI-beam
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G6M0111
2. HEADLIGHT RELAY
Check continuity between terminals as indicated in table
below, when connecting the battery to terminal No. 1 and
No. 3.
When current flows.Between terminals
No. 2 and No. 4Continuity exists.
When current does not flow.Between terminals
No. 2 and No. 4Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 3Continuity exists.
G6M0113
3. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT RELAY
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in table
below) when terminal No. 1 is connected to battery and
terminal No. 2 is grounded.
When current flows.Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity exists.
When current does not flow.Between terminals
No. 3 and No. 4Continuity does not
exist.
Between terminals
No. 1 and No. 2Continuity exists.
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G6M0114
Check continuity between terminals (indicated in table
below) when terminal No. 1 is connected to battery and
terminal No. 2 is grounded.
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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