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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR FLOW METER/SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove Air Intake Duct.
2. Disconnect connector from Mass Air Flow Sensor.
3. Remove Air Cleaner upper cover.
4. Remove Mass Air Flow Sensor from Air Cleaner upper cover.
5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 7.4 ± 2.0 N.m (5.4 ± 1.4 ft-lb).
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove Air Intake Duct.
2. Disconnect connector from Mass Air Flow Sensor.
3. Remove Air Cleaner upper cover.
4. Remove Mass Air Flow Sensor from Air Cleaner upper cover.
5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 7.4 ± 2.0 N.m (5.4 ± 1.4 ft-lb).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.