Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Service manual - part 5

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Precaution

PRECAUTION

12.OIL

When handling oil, carefully observe the following
to prevent unexpected accidents.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scatter-
ing of oil when performing work where fuels can be
spilled. If the fuel spills, wipe it off immediately to
prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing out for
environmental protection.
• Follow all government regulations concerning
disposal of refuse when disposing.

13.FUEL

When handling and storing fuel, carefully observe
the following to prevent unexpected accidents.
• Be careful of fires.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent scatter-
ing of fuels when performing work where fuels can
be spilled. If the fuel spills, wipe it off immediately to
prevent it from penetrating the floor or flowing out,
to protect the environment.
• Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

14.ENGINE COOLANT

When handling engine coolant, adhere to the fol-
lowing to prevent from unexpected accident.
• Never remove the radiator cap because of the
danger of engine coolant blowing out when the en-
gine coolant is hot.
• Prepare a container and cloth to prevent spray-
ing of engine coolant when performing work in
which engine coolant can be spilled. If the fuel
spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from pene-
trating into floor or flowing out for environmental
protection.
• Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning disposal of refuse when disposing.

15.AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT

In order to prevent from global warming, avoid re-
leasing air conditioner refrigerant into the atmo-
sphere. Using a refrigerant recovery system,
discharge and reuse it.

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Precaution

PRECAUTION

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Note

NOTE

1. Note

A: NOTE

This is the information that can improve the effi-
ciency of maintenance and assure the sound work.

1. FASTENERS NOTICE

Fasteners are used to prevent the parts from dam-
age, dislocation and play due to looseness. Fasten-
ers must be tightened to the specified torque.
Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other
substance to the surface around bolts, nuts, etc.
Doing so will make it difficult to obtain the correct
torque and result in looseness and other problem.

2. STATIC ELECTRICITY DAMAGE

Do not touch the control modules, connectors, logic
boards and other such parts when there is a possi-
bility of static electricity. Always use a static elec-
tricity prevention cord or touch grounded metal for
the elimination of static electricity before conduct-
ing work.

3. BATTERY

When removing the battery terminal, always be
sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF to prevent
electrical damage of the control module from over-
current. Be sure to remove the battery ground ca-
ble first.

4. SERVICE PARTS

Use genuine parts for maximum performance and
maintenance when conducting repairs. Subaru/FHI
will not be responsible for poor performance result-
ing from the use of parts except for genuine parts.

5. PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER 
MAINTENANCE

Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers,
etc. before work.

6. ENSURING SECURITY DURING WORK

When working in a group of two or more, perform
the work with calling each other to ensure mutual
safety.

7. LIFT AND JACK

When using a lift or shop jack raise a vehicle or us-
ing rigid rack to support a vehicle, always follow in-
structions concerning jack-up points and weight
limits to prevent the vehicle from falling, which
could result in injury. Be especially careful that the
vehicle is balanced before raising it. Be sure to set
the wheel stoppers when jacking-up only the front
or rear side of the vehicle.

NOTE:
• When using a lift, follow its operation manual be-
fore work.
• Do not work or leave unattended while the vehi-
cle is supported with jack, support it with rigid
racks.
• Be sure to use the rigid racks with rubber at-
tached to cradle to support the vehicle.
• When using a plate lift, use a rubber attachment.

• Align the cushion rubber end of plate lift with the
end of rubber attachment. (Portion b) Also, align
the protrusion portion of the supporting locations
with the end of attachment. (Portion a)

(A) 80 mm (3.1 in) or more

(B) 100 — 150 mm (3.94 — 5.91 in)

(C) 120 — 190 mm (4.72 — 7.48 in)

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(A)

(B)

(C)

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Note

NOTE

• Do not use the plate lift whose attachment does not reach the supporting locations.

(1)

Supporting locations

(3)

Swing arm lift

(5)

Plate lift

(2)

Pantograph jack

(4)

Rigid rack

(6)

Attachment

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a

a

b

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)