2001 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

ENGINE 2 SECTION

FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) FU(SOHCw/oOBD)

EMISSION CONTROL EC(SOHCw/oOBD)

(AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)

EXHAUST EX(SOHCw/oOBD)

IGNITION IG(SOHCw/oOBD)
This service manual has been prepared
to provide SUBARU service personnel
ENGINE(DIAGNOSTICS) EN(SOHCw/oOBD)
with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles. FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) FU(DOHC TURBO)
This manual includes the procedures
for maintenance, disassembling, reas-
sembling, inspection and adjustment of EMISSION CONTROL EC(DOHC TURBO)
components and diagnostics for guid- (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)
ance of experienced mechanics.
Please peruse and utilize this manual INTAKE (INDUCTION) IN(DOHC TURBO)
fully to ensure complete repair work for
satisfying our customers by keeping
their vehicle in optimum condition. MECHANICAL ME(DOHC TURBO)
When replacement of parts during
repair work is needed, be sure to use
SUBARU genuine parts. EXHAUST EX(DOHC TURBO)

IGNITION IG(DOHC TURBO)

ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) EN(DOHC TURBO)

All information, illustration and specifi-

cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication
approval.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. G1830GE3

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IG(DOHC TURBO)
Page
1. General Description ....................................................................................2
2. Spark Plug...................................................................................................4
3. Ignition Coil and Ignitor Assembly...............................................................8
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
IGNITION

1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATIONS
Item Designation
Ignition coil Model FK0140
and ignitor
Manufacturer DIAMOND
assembly
Type and manufacturer PFR6G .......... NGK
Spark plug Thread size mm 14, P = 1.25
Spark gap mm (in) 0.7 — 0.8 (0.028 — 0.031)

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B: COMPONENT

T2

T1

(2)

(1)

(1) T1

(2)

T2

EN0853

(1) Spark plug Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)

(2) Ignition coil and ignitor ASSY T1: 21 (2.1, 15)
T2: 16 (1.6, 11.7)

C: CAUTION • Be careful not to burn your hands, because each

• Wear working clothing, including a cap, protec- part on the vehicle is hot after running.
tive goggles, and protective shoes during opera- • Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
tion. nuts to the specified torque.
• Remove contamination including dirt and corro- • Place shop jacks or safety stands at the specified
sion before removal, installation or disassembly. points.
• Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro- • Before disconnecting electrical connectors of
tect them from dust or dirt. sensors or units, be sure to disconnect negative
• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be terminal from battery.
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly, and replacement.

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 SPARK PLUG
IGNITION

2. Spark Plug 5) Remove spark plugs with the spark plug socket.

A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be
of the same heat range.
Spark plug:
NGK: PFR6G
1. RH SIDE
EN0856
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. LH SIDE
1) Disconnect battery cables, and then remove bat-
tery and battery carrier.

G6M0095
2) Remove air cleaner lower case. <Ref. to
IN(DOHC TURBO)-7, REMOVAL, Air Cleaner.>
3) Disconnect connector from ignition coil.
G6M0095
2) Disconnect washer motor connector.

EN0854
4) Remove ignition coil.
B6M0562B
3) Disconnect rear window glass washer hose from
washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable
cap.
4) Remove the two bolts which hold the washer
tank, then take the tank away from the working ar-
ea.

EN0855

B2M2023

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IGNITION

5) Disconnect connector from ignition coil. B: INSTALLATION

1. RH SIDE
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15 ft-lb)
Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
16 N·m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
EN0857 The above torque should be only applied to
6) Remove ignition coil. new spark plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque
should be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the
specified torque in order to avoid over-stress-
ing.
2. LH SIDE
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15 ft-lb)
EN0858
7) Remove spark plug with the spark plugs socket. Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
16 N·m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
The above torque should be only applied to
new spark plugs without oil on their threads.
In case their threads are lubricated, the torque
should be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the
specified torque in order to avoid over-stress-
ing.

EN0859

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 SPARK PLUG
IGNITION

C: INSPECTION 3) Oil fouled

Check electrodes and inner and outer porcelain of Wet black deposits show excessive oil entrance
plugs, noting the type of deposits and the degree of into combustion chamber through worn rings and
electrode erosion. pistons or excessive clearance between valve
guides and stems. If same condition remains after
repair, use a hotter plug.

S6M0420A

(A) Electrode gap G6M0089

(B) Carbon accumulation or wear 4) Overheating

(C) Cracks
White or light gray insulator with black or gray
brown spots and bluish burnt electrodes indicate
(D) Damage
engine overheating. Moreover, the appearance re-
(E) Damaged gasket
sults from incorrect ignition timing, loose spark
1) Normal plugs, wrong selection of fuel, hotter range plug,
Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode etc. It is advisable to replace with plugs having
wear indicate correct spark plug heat range. colder heat range.

G6M0090
G6M0087
2) Carbon fouled
Dry fluffy carbon deposits on insulator and elec-
trode are mostly caused by slow speed driving in
city, weak ignition, too rich fuel mixture, dirty air
cleaner, etc.
It is advisable to replace with plugs having hotter
heat range.

G6M0088

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IGNITION

D: ADJUSTMENT
Clean spark plugs in a sand blast type cleaner.
Avoid excessive blasting. Clean and remove car-
bon or oxide deposits, but do not wear away porce-
lain.
If deposits are too stubborn, replace plugs.
After cleaning spark plugs, recondition firing sur-
face of electrodes with file. Then correct the spark
plug gap using a gap gauge.
Spark plug gap: L
0.7 — 0.8 mm (0.028 — 0.031 in)

S6M0412A

NOTE:
Replae with new spark plug if this area is worn to
“ball” shape.

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 IGNITION COIL AND IGNITOR ASSEMBLY
IGNITION

3. Ignition Coil and Ignitor As- C: INSPECTION

sembly • Igniter is integrated with the coil. Therefore resis-
tance cannot be measured.
A: REMOVAL
• Direct ignition type has been adopted.
Refer to the “Spark Plug Removal” for removal pro-
cedure. <Ref. to IG(DOHC TURBO)-4, REMOV-
AL, Spark Plug.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
16 N·m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

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