Fasteners Notice; Static Electricity Damage; Notice On Battery; Lifts And Jacks - Subaru Legacy 2004 General Service Manual

NOTE
1. Note
A: NOTE
This is the information that can improve the effi-
ciency of maintenance and assure the sound work.

1. FASTENERS NOTICE

Fasteners are used to prevent the parts from dam-
age, dislocation and play due to looseness. Fasten-
ers must be tightened to the specified torque.
Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other
substance to the surface around bolts, nuts, etc.
Doing so will make it difficult to obtain the correct
torque and result in looseness and other problem.

2. STATIC ELECTRICITY DAMAGE

Do not touch the control modules, connectors, logic
boards and other such parts when there is a possi-
bility of static electricity. Always use a static elec-
tricity prevention cord or touch grounded metal for
the elimination of static electricity before conduct-
ing work.
3. BATTERY
When removing the battery terminal, always be
sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF to prevent
electrical damage of the control module from over-
current. Be sure to remove the battery ground ca-
ble first.
4. SERVICE PARTS
Use genuine parts for maximum performance and
maintenance when conducting repairs. Subaru/FHI
will not be responsible for poor performance result-
ing from the use of parts except for genuine parts.
5. PROTECTING VEHICLE UNDER MAIN-
TENACE
Make sure to attach the fender cover, seat covers,
etc. before work.
6. ENSURING SECURITY DURING WORK
When working in a group of two or more, perform
the work with calling each other to ensure mutual
safety.

7. LIFTS AND JACKS

When using a lift or shop jack to raise a vehicle, or
using rigid rack to support a vehicle, always follow
instructions concerning jack-up points and weight
limits to prevent the vehicle from falling, which
could result in injury. Be especially careful that the
vehicle is balanced before raising it. Be sure to set
the wheel stoppers when jacking-up only the front
or rear side of the vehicle.
Note
NOTE:
• When using a lift, follow its operation manual be-
fore work.
• Do not work or leave unattended while the vehi-
cle is supported with jack, support it with rigid
racks.
• Be sure to use the rigid racks with rubber at-
tached to cradle to support the vehicle.
• When using a plate lift, use a rubber attachment.
(A)
(B)
(A) 80 mm (3.1 in) or more
(B) 100 — 150 mm (3.94 — 5.91 in)
(C) 120 — 190 mm (4.72 — 7.48 in)
• Align the cushion rubber end of plate lift with the
end of rubber attachment (portion b). Also, align the
protrusion portion of the supporting locations with
the end of attachment (portion a).
• Do not use the plate lift whose attachment does
not reach the supporting locations.
NT-2
(C)
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