Subaru 2001 IMPREZA User manual

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G1830GE6
2001 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles.
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of
components and diagnostics for guid-
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition.
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts.
All information, illustration and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.
HVAC SYSTEM
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) AC
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTICS) AC
AIRBAG SYSTEM AB
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) AB
SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS WW
ENTERTAINMENT ET
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COM
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS GW
BODY STRUCTURE BS
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI
SEATS SE
SECURITY AND LOCKS SL
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS) IM
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SUNROOF) SR
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM EI

2001 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
BODY SECTION
G1830GE6
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS EB
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(DIAGNOSTICS) CC

SEAT BELT SYSTEM SB
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Inspection Locations After a Collision.........................................................7
3. Front Seat Belt............................................................................................8
4. Rear Seat Belt...........................................................................................10
5. Disposal of Pretensioner...........................................................................13

SB-2
SEAT BELT SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT BELT
BO0239
T3
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
T2
T2
T2
T1
(1) Adjuster anchor ASSY Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Anchor cover T1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Outer belt ASSY T2: 30 (3.1, 22)
(4) Inner belt ASSY T3: 53 (5.4, 39)

SB-3
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2. REAR SEAT BELT (SEDAN BODY)
BO0240
T
T
T
(7)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(2)
(1)
(6)
(1) Outer seat belt RH (5) Inner seat belt CENTER Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Outer seat belt CENTER (6) Inner seat belt LH T: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt LH (7) Case center ELR T2: 30 (3.1, 22)
(4) Inner seat belt RH T3: 53 (5.4, 39)

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3. REAR SEAT BELT (WAGON BODY)
BO0241
(3)
(2)
(1)
(4)
(5)
T1
T1
T2
T2
T1
T1
(1) Outer seat belt RH (5) Inner seat belt LH Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Outer seat belt CENTER T1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt LH T2: 53 (5.4, 39)
(4) Inner seat belt RH

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
B: CAUTION
•Before starting, turn the ignition switch OFF, dis-
connect the battery ground cable and wait for 20
seconds or more.
•The pretension system has a backup power
source. The pretensioner might deploy if you do
not wait for 20 seconds or more before starting
work.
•Do not drop or apply any impact to the preten-
sioner.
•If oil, grease, or water gets on the pretensioner,
wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
•Do not expose the pretensioner to high tempera-
ture or flame.
•Do not allow current to flow through or voltage to
reach the pretensioner. Do not use a circuit tester
to check resistance of the pretensioner.
•Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the pre-
tensioner. If it is dented, cracked, or deformed, re-
place it with a new one.
•Do not use the air bag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace parts with new
parts.
•When handling a seat belt with a deployed pre-
tensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your
hands afterwards.
•Do not re-use a seat belt with a deployed preten-
sioner again.
•Be sure to deploy pretensioner before disposal.
<Ref. to SB-13, OPERATION, Disposal of Preten-
sioner.>
•If the material gets in your eyes or on your skin
during deployment, wash it away with clean water,
and then consult a doctor.

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOLS
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
98299FE010 ADAPTER C
(DEPLOYMENT) •Used for deploying the pretensioner. •Used with DEPLOYMENT TOOL
(98299PA030).
98299PA030 DEPLOYMENT
TOOL •Used for deploying the pretensioner. •Used with ADAPTER A (DEPLOYMENT)
(98299FC030).
B5M1114
B5M1115

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION
2. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
A: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and then replace with new
parts if necessary.
•Center pillar lower garnish is discolored or
cracked.
•Wire harness and/or connector is damaged.

SB-8
SEAT BELT SYSTEM FRONT SEAT BELT
3. Front Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER BELT (FRONT)
1) Fold backrest all the way forward, and then
move front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect ground ca-
ble from battery, and wait for more 20 seconds be-
fore starting work.
3) Remove center pillar lower trim. <Ref. to EI-29,
REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Remove anchor cover. Loosen shoulder anchor
bolt, and then detach shoulder anchor from center
pillar.
5) Turn over the floor mat to remove bolts.
6) Disconnect yellow connector of pretensioner
harness, and remove outer belt (front).
CAUTION:
•Do not drop or apply any impact to preten-
sioner.
•Pretensioner and bracket should be treated
as an assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble
it.
2. INNER BELT (FRONT)
1) Disconnect connector.
2) Remove anchor bolt, and then detach inner belt.
B5M1070
RE0003
S5M0234

SB-9
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
FRONT SEAT BELT
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTER BELT (FRONT)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•The parts on left and right are not identical.
Before installation, make sure that the correct
part is used.
•Be careful not to twist belts during installa-
tion.
2. INNER BELT (FRONT)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTER BELT (FRONT)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
2. INNER BELT (FRONT)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.

SB-10
SEAT BELT SYSTEM REAR SEAT BELT
4. Rear Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER BELT SIDE (SEDAN BODY)
1) Remove rear seat. <Ref. to SE-11, REMOVAL,
Rear Seat.>
2) Remove side sill rear lower cover. <Ref.to EI-29,
REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
3) Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt.
4) Remove quarter pillar trim. <Ref. to EI-30, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove bolts, and then detach seat belt.
2. OUTER BELT CENTER (SEDAN BODY)
1) Remove rear seat. <Ref. to SE-11, REMOVAL,
Rear Seat.>
2) Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt.
3) Remove quarter pillar trim. <Ref. to EI-30, Re-
moval, Rear Quarter Trim.>>
4) Remove rear shelf trim. <Ref. to EI-35, REMOV-
AL, Rear Shelf Trim.>
5) Remove bolts, and then detach seat belt.
3. INNER BELT (SEDAN BODY)
1) Remove the rear cushion. <Ref. to SE-11, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Seat.>
2) Remove bolts, and then detach inner belt.
4. OUTER BELT SIDE (WAGON BODY)
1) Remove luggage floor mat. <Ref. to EI-38, RE-
MOVAL, Luggage Floor Mat.>
2) Remove rear seat. <Ref. to SE-11, REMOVAL,
Rear Seat.>
3) Remove side sill rearlower cover. <Ref. to EI-29,
REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt.
5) Remove rear quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-30, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
RE0010
RE0004
RE0011
RE0005
B5M0814
RE0006

SB-11
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
REAR SEAT BELT
6) Remove bolts, and then detach outer belt side.
5. OUTER BELT CENTER (WAGON BODY)
1) Loosen shoulder anchor bolt, and then detach
shoulder anchor from quarter pillar.
2) Remove quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-30, REMOVAL,
Rear Quarter Trim.>
3) Remove three bolts, and then detach outer belt
center.
6. INNER BELT (WAGON BODY)
1) Remove the rear cushion.
2) Remove bolt, and then detach inner belt.
RE0007
RE0008
RE0008
RE0009
RE0009
B5M0919

SB-12
SEAT BELT SYSTEM REAR SEAT BELT
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTER BELT SIDE (SEDAN BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
•After installation, make sure that seat belts
can be smoothly extended and wound.
2. OUTER BELT CENTER (SEDAN BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
•After installation, make sure that seat belts
can be smoothly extended and wound.
3. INNER BELT (SEDAN BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
4. OUTER BELT SIDE (WAGON BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
•After installation, make sure that seat belts
can be smoothly extended and wound.
5. OUTER BELT CENTER (WAGON BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
•After installation, make sure that seat belts
are smoothly extended and wound.
6. INNER BELT (WAGON BODY)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure that seat belts
are not twisted.
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTER BELT SIDE (SEDAN BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
2. OUTER BELT CENTER (SEDAN BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
3. INNER BELT (SEDAN BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.
4. OUTER BELT SIDE (WAGON BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
5. OUTER BELT CENTER (WAGON BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
6. INNER BELT (WAGON BODY)
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.

SB-13
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
DISPOSAL OF PRETENSIONER
5. Disposal of Pretensioner
A: CAUTION
•Do not discard undeployed pretensioners, be-
cause they may cause serious personal injury
when accidentally deployed.
•Deployment of the pretensioners should be done
on a flat place free from any possible danger. Avoid
deploying outdoors during rainy or windy weather.
•Do not drop or damage pretensioner.
•Because deploying the pretensioners causes a
high-explosive noise, be sure to warn people in the
area, and do not allow anyone within a 5-meter (16
ft) radius of the disposal site.
•Some smoke will be emitted after deployment of
the prettensioners. Therefore, it must be deployed
in a well-ventilated area with no smoke alarms
nearby.
•Wear gloves, goggles, and earplugs during this
operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
•After deployment, the pretensioner is especially
hot. Leave it unattended for 40 minutes, and then
discard it.
•Do not let water get on the deployed pretension-
er.
•Wrap the deployed the pretensioner in an airtight
vinyl bag, and then discard it.
•If circumstances do not permit pretensioner de-
ployment, contact a SUBARU dealer.
B: OPERATION
1. DEPLOYING WHILE INSTALLED IN VE-
HICLE
1) Fold backrest all the way forward, and then
move front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ground
cable from the battery, and wait for more than 20
seconds before starting work.
3) Remove center pillar lower trim. <Ref. to EI-29,
REMOVAL, Lower Inner Trim.>
4) Disconnect yellow connector from pretensioner
(a).
5) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as de-
ployment tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter C (de-
ployment) (B).
Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
AdapterC(deployment):(PartNo.98299FE010)
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
until just before deployment of the pretension-
er.
7) Connect adpter C (deployment) connector and
pretensioner yellow connector.
B5M0918A
S5M0309B

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM DISPOSAL OF PRETENSIONER
8) Extend the deployment tool to the limit, and
make sure that vehicle is empty. Close all windows,
sunroof, and rear gate completely.
9) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the ve-
hicle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery minus
terminal.
10) Connect the other terminal of deployment tool
to the battery plus terminal. Then deploy the pre-
tensioner.
CAUTION:
•After deployment, pretensioner is especially
hot. Leave it unattended for 40 minutes.
•Do not let water get on the deployed preten-
sioner.
11) Remove outer belt (front). <Ref. to SB-8, Re-
moval.>
12) Wrap the deployed pretensioner in an airtight
vinyl bag, and then discard it.
2. DEPLOYING AFTER REMOVAL FROM
VEHICLE
1) Fold backrest all the way forward, then move
front seat all the way forward.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ground
cable from the battery, and wait for more than 20
seconds before starting work.
3) Remove outer belt (front). <Ref. to SB-8, Re-
moval.>
4) Cut off seat belt as close to retractor as possible.
5) Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as a de-
ployment tool (A).
6) Connect the deployment tool and adapter C (de-
ployment) (B).
Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)
AdapterC(deployment):(PartNo.98299FE010)
CAUTION:
The deployment tool should be kept shorted
until just before deployment of the pretension-
er.
7) Connect adapter C (deployment) connector and
pretensioner yellow connector.
8) Install pretensioner on the wheel with the tire.
Then, bundle three wire automotive harness [each
with a sectional area of 1.25 mm2(0.00194 sq in) or
more], and bind them twofold around the preten-
sioner bracket and the wheel.
B5M1068
G5M0531
B5M0500
B5M0494
S5M0309B
B5M0669

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
DISPOSAL OF PRETENSIONER
9) Put three tires without the wheel on the tire in-
stalled with pretensioner. Put on an additional tire
with the wheel on top, and then fasten them tight
with rope.
10) Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft)from the ve-
hicle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the de-
ployment tool alligator clip to the battery minus
terminal.
11) Connect the other terminal of deployment tool
to the battery plus terminal. Then deploy preten-
sioner.
CAUTION:
•After deployment, pretensioner is especially
hot. Leave it unattended for 40 minutes.
•Do not let water get on the deployed preten-
sioner.
12) Wrap the deployed pretensioner in an airtight
vinyl bag, and discard it.
G5M0536
G5M0537
G5M0531
B5M0500

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SEAT BELT SYSTEM DISPOSAL OF PRETENSIONER