2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX ECU

Maintenance and service
11-19
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HBA002BC
1) Bolt
1. Remove the bolt securing the rear air cleaner ele-
ment case.
2. Unsnap the three clamps holding the rear air
cleaner element case.
HBA003BC
1) Air cleaner element
3. Separate the rear air cleaner element case from
the front cleaner element case and remove the air
cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the front and rear air cleaner
element cases with a damp cloth and install a newair cleaner element.
5. Insert the four projections on the rear air cleaner
element case into the slits on the front air cleaner
element case and snap the three clamps on the rear air cleaner element case and then tighten the bolt.

Maintenance and service
11-63
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Rear combination lights
Sedan
HGB011BA
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
regular screwdriver.
HGB012BB
1) Backup light
2) Rear turn
signal light 3) Brake light
4) Tail light
5) Brake/tail light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips.

Maintenance and service
11-64
Wagon
HGB013BA
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper
and lower screws that secure the side cover of the
rear combination light assembly.
HGB014BA
2. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.

Index
14-7
Recommended spark plugs 11-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant for your climate control system 4-11 . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-35 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-47 . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing lost transmitters 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the air cleaner element 11-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the battery 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects (USA) 13-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) 8-18 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room light, spot light and cargo area light 11-66 . . . .
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Seatbelt maintenance 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelts 1-11
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Seatbelt safety tips 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-13, 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) 1-5
Seat fabric 10-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater (if equipped) 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system (if equipped) 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting audible signal operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever for automatic transmission 7-14 . . . . . .
Shifting speeds 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow tires
8-13
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Sounding a panic alarm 2-7, 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 12-2
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Speedometer 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (if equipped) 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag
(Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 1-38 . . .
SRS airbag system monitors 1-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system servicing 1-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS frontal airbag 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbag (if equipped) 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START 3-3
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Starting a flooded engine 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine during cold weather
below –4 °F ( –20 °C) 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for a manual transmission
vehicle 7-8
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Starting the engine for an automatic
transmission vehicle 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the engine 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage tray (if equipped) 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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