Note
NOTENOTE: This information will improve the efficiency of maintenance and assure that the finished work is of a good quality.
1. FASTENERS NOTICE
Fasteners must be tightened to the specified torque.
Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other substance to the sur[ace 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
Always touch grounded metal for the elimination of static electricity before conducting work.
3. BATTERY
When removing the battery cables, always be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF.
4. SERVICE PARTS
Use genuine parts for maximum performance and maintenance when conducting repairs. Subaru/FHI will not be responsible for poor performance resulting 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 to raise a vehicle or using rigid rack to support a vehicle, always follow instructions 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.
CAUTION: Not to let the side sill cover interfere with the lift arm, use a lift attachment.
NOTE:
- When using a lift, follow its operation manual before work.
- When using, insert the body flange to the attachment groove.
- When the side sill cover contacts the lift arm, use a lift attachment.
- Do not work or leave unattended while the vehicle is supported with jack, support it with rigid racks.
- Be sure to use the rigid racks with rubber attached to cradle to support the vehicle.
- When using a plate lift, use a rubber attachment.(Model with side sill cover)
- Do not use the plate lift whose attachment does not reach the supporting locations.
The figure of vehicle indicates the supporting locations, supporting procedures, etc. for 5 door model, and they are same for 4 door model.
- Use the attachment by aligning its position as follows.
- Model without side sill spoiler
For the models without side sill spoiler, align the center of attachment with the center of cutout portions.
- Model with side sill spoiler
For the models with side sill spoiler, align the center of attachment with the center of vehicle cutout portion (the center of spoiler cutout portion).
8. TIE-DOWNS
The tie-down hooks are used when transporting vehicles and when using the chassis dynamo. Attach tie-down only to the specified locations on the vehicle.
- TIE-DOWN LOCATION
- TIE-DOWN HOOK & EYE BOLT
- TIE-DOWN DIRECTION
CAUTION: Pull the tie-down chains LH and RH in the same direction, but front and rear side in the counter direction.
- TIE-DOWN RANGE
For ground transportation
CAUTION: When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle inside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain on the rear tie-down hooks from vehicle inside. When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle outside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain on the rear tie-down hooks from vehicle outside.
For sea transportation
CAUTION: The eye bolts are exclusively used for towing and sea transportation tie-down, and do not use them for ground and freight transportation.
- VEHICLE SINKING VOLUME AT TIE-DOWN CONDITION
CAUTION: The vehicle sinking volume at tie-down condition should be less than 50 mm (1.97 in) and make sure to fix the vehicle securely.
Check to see if the tensions of chains or belts at tie-down condition are appropriate in the following procedures.
1. Measure the distance (A) between the center of wheel and highest arch point.
2. Compare the measured dimensions of before and after tie-down.
3. If the difference is less than 50 mm (1.97 in), it is judged as OK. If the difference is 50 mm (1.97 in) or more, it is judged as NG because the tension is too high.
- NOTES FOR THE USE OF TIE-DOWN HOOK
When the vehicle is tied down from the rear side, use the holes at the rear side, and when the vehicle is tied down from the front side, use the holes at the front side.
When the vehicle is tied down from vehicle inside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain from vehicle inside, and when the vehicle is tied down from vehicle outside, hook the hooks of tie-down chain from vehicle outside.
9. TOWING
Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD and AT, use a car carrier truck instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.
- Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
- Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.
- FRONT
- REAR
CAUTION: When tightening the eye bolt using a wheel wrench, be careful not to scratch the bumper.
10. LOADING ONTO CAR CARRIER TRUCK
CAUTION:
- When carrying the vehicle onto a car carrier truck, perform the operation being careful with the gap between the height of the carrier's floor and the vehicle lower side because of little clearance under the front bumper.
- Use a supporting board (rubber) where the clearance is too small.
- Perform the operation being careful with the position shown in the figure below.
11. FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY
1. Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
CAUTION: At the inspection and general maintenance, do not detach the damper stays.
2. When wider hood opening is necessary, set the damper stay below as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: Please refer to Body and frame Specifications.
CAUTION:
- Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
- Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
- The hood cannot be closed with the hood damper on the full open side. When it is necessary to close, tie the hood striker and the radiator panel with a string etc. to fix them.
- After work, set the damper stays back to the normal position and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
12. TRAINING
For an information about training, contact a dealer or agent.
13. GENERAL SCAN TOOL
Using general scan tools will greatly improve the efficiency of repairing engine electronic controls. Subaru Select Monitor can be used to diagnose the engine, VDC, AT and other electronically controlled parts.