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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Power Locks: Description and Operation
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Description and Operation
Power Door Lock
CONSTRUCTION
The power door lock system consists of driver's and front passenger's door lock switches, front door lock actuators, rear door lock actuators, and rear gate lock actuator (WAGON).
FUNCTION

All doors and the rear gate (WAGON) can be locked and unlocked by the power door lock switches at the driver's and front passenger's doors.
To lock the doors, depress the upper part of the switches.
To unlock the doors, depress the lower part of the switches.
CONSTRUCTION
The power door lock system consists of driver's and front passenger's door lock switches, front door lock actuators, rear door lock actuators, and rear gate lock actuator (WAGON).
FUNCTION
All doors and the rear gate (WAGON) can be locked and unlocked by the power door lock switches at the driver's and front passenger's doors.
To lock the doors, depress the upper part of the switches.
To unlock the doors, depress the lower part of the switches.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.