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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Power Locks: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Power Door Lock
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. FRONT AND REAR DOOR, AND REAR GATE LOCK ACTUATOR
Refer to removal and installation of front door lock actuator, rear door lock actuators, and rear gate lock actuator.
NOTE: To remove and install the actuators, it is necessary to disassemble the door component parts.
2. DOOR LOCK TIMER
1. Remove glove box.
2. Remove back pocket cover.
3. Remove two bolts located at the rear of back pocket cover.
4. Remove instrument panel side right cover and bolt.
5. Remove clip located at the inside end of instrument panel.
6. Remove nut which secures door lock timer, and remove door lock timer from bracket while pulling right side lower end of instrument panel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage Instrument panel while pulling its right side lower end.
7. Disconnect connector from door lock timer.
8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. FRONT AND REAR DOOR, AND REAR GATE LOCK ACTUATOR
Refer to removal and installation of front door lock actuator, rear door lock actuators, and rear gate lock actuator.
NOTE: To remove and install the actuators, it is necessary to disassemble the door component parts.
2. DOOR LOCK TIMER
1. Remove glove box.
2. Remove back pocket cover.
3. Remove two bolts located at the rear of back pocket cover.
4. Remove instrument panel side right cover and bolt.
5. Remove clip located at the inside end of instrument panel.
6. Remove nut which secures door lock timer, and remove door lock timer from bracket while pulling right side lower end of instrument panel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage Instrument panel while pulling its right side lower end.
7. Disconnect connector from door lock timer.
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.