The service and repair manual for the 2005 Subaru Impreza — 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 6 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 | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, SOHC 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | WRX Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · WRX Wagon 4-Door · RS Wagon 4-Door · Outback Sport Wagon 4-Door · WRX STI Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 95 complaints · 157 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 Impreza manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 134
- General Information 1,925
- Accessories & Equipment 1,111
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 139
- Body & Frame 581
- Maintenance 284
- Brakes 385
- Restraints 229
- Drivelines & Axles 202
- Steering 130
- Electrical 531
- Suspension 214
- Engine Mechanical 1,156
- Transmission 260
- Engine Performance 6,173
- Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
- Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 Impreza
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 23V076000An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the ris.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 11V464000A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a cras.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V002000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V001000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V003000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 95 complaints and Subaru has issued 157 technical service bulletins for the 2005 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 Impreza manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 Impreza?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year, covering the 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the WRX Sedan 4-Door, RS Sedan 4-Door, WRX Wagon 4-Door, RS Wagon 4-Door, Outback Sport Wagon 4-Door, WRX STI Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2005 Impreza problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 Impreza, covering air bags, suspension. 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 2005 Impreza wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 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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