Subaru Legacy Service Manual: Caution

• Prior to starting work, pay special attention to the following:

• Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

• When performing a repair, identify the cause of trouble and avoid unnecessary removal, disassembly and replacement.

• Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from battery.

• Always use the jack-up point when the shop jacks or rigid racks are used to support the vehicle.

• Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, disassembly or assembly.

• Keep the removed parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.

• All removed parts, if to be reused, should be reinstalled in the original positions with attention to the correct directions, etc.

• Bolts, nuts and washers should be replaced with new parts as required.

• Be sure to tighten the fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.