1997 SUBARU LEGACY Headlight

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.
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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”.
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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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3. Engine Idle Speed

1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
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0Cowl panel weather attaching hole 6 mm (0.24 in) dia.

1Hood hinge front attaching hole M8

2Strut mount attaching hole (Front center) 9.5 mm (0.374 in)
dia.

3Front fender attaching hole (Tip) M6

4Rear upper surface of front side frame 12 mm (0.47 in) dia.

5Middle upper surface of front side frame 20 mm (0.79 in) dia.

6Front side frame front upper surface 14 x 16 mm (0.55 x 0.63
in) dia. oblong hole

7Side frame of front side frame 12 mm (0.47 in) dia.

8Headlight attaching hole at radiator side panel 6.2x9mm
(0.244 x 0.35 in) dia.

9Radiator panel side (LWR) gauge hole 23 mm (0.91 in) dia.

23Rear strut mount attaching hole (Side) 10 mm (0.39 in) dia.

24Rear strut mount attaching hole (Center) 12 mm (0.47 in) dia.

25Radiator panel (UPR) middle hole 6 mm (0.24 in) dia.

26Front fender attaching hole at radiator panel side M6

27Front fender attaching hole at front pillar lower portion M6

28Hinge middle hole at front pillar center 10 mm (0.39 in) dia.

29Front fender attaching hole at front pillar center portion M6

30Retainer attaching square hole at front pillar7x7mm(0.28
x 0.28 in)
31Retainer attaching hole at center pillar (Front) 3.5 mm (0.138
in) dia.

32Retainer attaching hole at center pillar (Rear) 3.5 mm (0.138
in) dia.

33Lower side of rear door hinge M8

34Center pillar (LWR) gauge hole 27 mm (1.06 in) dia.

35Rear quarter outer corner patch attaching hole 5.2 mm (0.205
in) dia.

39Front rail center notch

40Front glass upper locating notch RH: 6.5 mm (0.256 in) dia.,
LH: 6.5 x 10 mm (0.256 x 0.39 in) dia. oblong hole

41Stud bolt lower locating notch

48Front center of rear floor pan 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.

51Front upper pillar (Inner) 7 mm (0.28 in) dia.

52Front seat belt adjust plate attaching hole 12 mm (0.47 in)
dia.

53Rear door hinge middle hole 10 mm (0.39 in) dia.

54Rear floor, near door 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.

55Trim upper attaching hole at 6 light 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.

56Trim lower attaching hole at 6 light 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.

58Rear floor, near floor strut 15 x 20 mm (0.59 x 0.79 in) dia.
oblong hole
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2. Body Datum Points

4. Datum Points and Dimensions
Concerning On-Board Aiming
Adjustment
If headlight aiming is misaligned due to damaged body
panel, repair headlight mating surface using body and
headlight datum points as a guide.
NOTE:
It is recommended to conduct On-Board Aiming Adjust-
ment with headlights turned off.
If turned on during the adjustment, the duration should be
within two minutes.
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Unit: mm (in)
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4. Datum Points and Dimensions Concerning On-Board Aiming Adjustment

4. Front Bumper
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the front
bumper assembly.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuits.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the front bumper assembly.
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1. EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Remove two bolts from lower center of bumper.
3) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the entire mud guard.
Remove clips from the front section of mud guard, if nec-
essary.
4) Remove the canister.
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5) Remove two bolts from side of bumper.
6) Remove front grill.
7) Remove headlight.
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8) Remove clips from both sides of front bumper.
NOTE:
When removing, push the pin at the center of clip with a
thin screwdriver.
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4. Front Bumper

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9) Remove bolts (engine compartment side) from bumper
stays.
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10) Remove front bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Front bumper surface is accessible for removal after
removing the following parts:
Two bolts (on the lower center of bumper), mud guard,
bolts (on the side of bumper), front grille, headlight, clips
(on both sides of front bumper), clips (on the upper section
of bumper), and clips (on the lower section of bumper).
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2. OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
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2) Remove two bolts from lower center of bumper.
3) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the entire mud guard.
Remove clips from the front section of mud guard, if nec-
essary.
4) Remove the canister.
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5) Remove two bolts from side of bumper.
6) Remove front grill.
7) Remove headlight.
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4. Front Bumper

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8) Remove fog lamps.
9) Remove clips from both sides of front bumper.
NOTE:
When removing, push the pin at the center of clip with a
thin screwdriver.
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10) Remove bolts (engine compartment side) from
bumper stays.
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11) Remove front bumper assembly.
NOTE:
Front bumper surface is accessible for removal after
removing the following parts:
Two bolts (on the lower center of bumper), mud guard,
bolts (on the side of bumper), front grille, headlight, clips
(on both sides of front bumper), clips (on the upper section
of bumper), and clips (on the lower section of bumper).
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B: INSTALLATION
1. EXCEPT OUTBACK WITH STEP ROOF
To install the front bumper, reverse the above removal pro-
cedures.
CAUTION:

Be extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.

Be careful not to scratch the body when removing or
installing the bumper.

When installing canister, insert air vent hose of can-
ister into the hole on body.

To facilitate installation of front bumper, insert the
protrusion inside bumper into the groove of body.
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4. Front Bumper

8. Front Fender
A: REMOVAL
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM“AIRBAG”
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the front
fender.
CAUTION:

All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equip-
ment on these circuits.

Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring har-
ness when servicing the front fender.
B5M0285A
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove bracket which secures mud guard to front
fender.
3) Remove mud guard.
NOTE:
Do not remove the entire mud guard, only the front section
of it.
4) Remove headlight.
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5) Remove bolts which secure front fender.
Remove front fender.
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8. Front Fender

B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle clip to the
cap attached to body panel. Then tap the cowl panel to
attach it to other clips.
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11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
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B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten with
screws.
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12. Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove four upper clips from body panel. To facilitate
removal, press portion shown in figure using screwdriver.
2) Pull front grille to detach it from two lower clips.
(Two lower clips remain on headlight.)
B: INSTALLATION
Attach all clips to grille. Align them with clip hole in body
and push them into place.
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10. Cowl Panel - 12. Front Grille