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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL
1) Disconnect GND cable from battery.
2) Set temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
3) Remove temperature control cable from heater unit.
NOTE: Do not attempt to move link of heater unit during installation.
4) Remove cup holder.
5) Remove center panel and then disconnect connector.
6) Remove control unit assembly and disconnect connector.
ADJUSTMENT
1) Operate temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
2) Install control cable to lever (1). While pushing outer cable, secure control cable with clip (2)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before control unit installation, set temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
1) Disconnect GND cable from battery.
2) Set temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
3) Remove temperature control cable from heater unit.
NOTE: Do not attempt to move link of heater unit during installation.
4) Remove cup holder.
5) Remove center panel and then disconnect connector.
6) Remove control unit assembly and disconnect connector.
ADJUSTMENT
1) Operate temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
2) Install control cable to lever (1). While pushing outer cable, secure control cable with clip (2)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Before control unit installation, set temperature control lever to "FULL COLD" position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.