1998 Subaru Impreza Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1998 Subaru Impreza — 2.2L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 5 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 year1998
Engines
2.2L H4 — 135 cu in, SOHC
2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC
TrimsL Coupe 2-Door · Outback Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · L Wagon 4-Door · RS Coupe 2-Door
Federal record3 recalls · 55 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Impreza manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 93
  • General Information 1,498
  • Accessories & Equipment 111
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 73
  • Body & Frame 34
  • Maintenance 47
  • Brakes 105
  • Restraints 59
  • Drivelines & Axles 44
  • Steering 59
  • Electrical 149
  • Suspension 42
  • Engine Mechanical 268
  • Transmission 63
  • Engine Performance 520
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 140
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 174
  • At Idle Speed 14

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Impreza

  1. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000
    Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
  2. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  3. Exterior Lighting · 09E012000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 55 complaints and Subaru has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1998 Impreza manual

Is this manual specific to the 1998 Impreza?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.2L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the L Coupe 2-Door, Outback Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, L Wagon 4-Door, RS Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.

What 1998 Impreza problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 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 1998 Impreza wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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