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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1996LEGACY WAGON 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHC
Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect Battery Ground Cable.
2. Detach floor mat of front passenger seat.
3. Remove protect cover.
4. Release the lock of Engine Control Module (ECM) connector and disconnect it.
5. Remove nuts which install ECM onto body.
6. Take out ECM.
7. Connect ECM connector and lock it.
8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect Battery Ground Cable.
2. Detach floor mat of front passenger seat.
3. Remove protect cover.
4. Release the lock of Engine Control Module (ECM) connector and disconnect it.
5. Remove nuts which install ECM onto body.
6. Take out ECM.
7. Connect ECM connector and lock it.
8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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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.