1996 Subaru SVX LSiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Units

CONTROL UNITS

Component Component Location
ABS Control Module Under right front seat. See Figure .
Cruise Control Module Behind trim panel, left of rear seat. See Figure .
DRL Control Module (Canada) Behind trim panel, right of rear seat. See Figure .
Engine Control Module Behind dash, left of steering column. See Figure .
Fan Control Amplifier Behind glove box, on A/C-heater plenum.
Front Wiper Control Module Behind dash, left of steering column. See Figure .
Fuel Pump & Gauge Module On right side of luggage compartment.
Hydraulic Control Unit (ABS) On lower right front of engine compartment.
Power Steering Control Module Behind trim panel, right of rear seat. See Figure .
Security Module In luggage compartment, under center of rear package tray. See Figure .
Shift Lock Control Module Below rear of center console. See Figure .
Stoplamp Checker On right side of luggage compartment. See Figure .
Timer Control Module Behind right side of glove box. See Figure .
Transmission Control Module Behind dash, left of steering column. See Figure .
Turn & Hazard Control Module Behind dash, left of steering column. See Figure .
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