The service and repair manual for the 1996 Subaru Impreza — 1.8L H4 and 2.2L H4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, SOHC 2.2L H4 — 135 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | L Coupe 2-Door · Outback Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · Brighton Coupe 2-Door · L Wagon 4-Door · LX Coupe 2-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 25 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Impreza manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 96
- General Information 1,506
- Accessories & Equipment 79
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 72
- Body & Frame 19
- Maintenance 34
- Brakes 29
- Restraints 83
- Drivelines & Axles 41
- Steering 55
- Electrical 137
- Suspension 39
- Engine Mechanical 134
- Transmission 51
- Engine Performance 433
- At least 14
- RPM and at least 43
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Impreza
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 25 complaints and Subaru has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Impreza manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Impreza?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 1.8L H4 and 2.2L H4 across the L Coupe 2-Door, Outback Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, Brighton Coupe 2-Door, L Wagon 4-Door, LX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, LX Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1996 Impreza problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Impreza, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 1996 Impreza wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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