2009 Subaru Impreza Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2009 Subaru Impreza — 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 and 2.0L H4 engines, 13 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 year2009
Engines
2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, SOHC
2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC
Trims2.5i Sedan 4-Door · WRX Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 GT Sedan 4-Door · WRX Hatchback 4-Door · WRX Premium Sedan 4-Door · R Hatchback 4-Door +7
Federal record9 recalls · 149 complaints · 173 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Impreza manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 140
  • General Information 1,880
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,087
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 148
  • Body & Frame 517
  • Maintenance 254
  • Brakes 575
  • Restraints 344
  • Drivelines & Axles 399
  • Steering 122
  • Electrical 543
  • Suspension 289
  • Engine Mechanical 783
  • Transmission 274
  • Engine Performance 2,643
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
  • Standard 981
  • Difference Between Cylinders 49

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Impreza

  1. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V358000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  2. Electrical System · 16V738000
    If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
  3. Electrical System — ignition › switch · 19V297000
    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this.
  4. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V026000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  5. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V014000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  6. Equipment · 09E011000
    This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. the unsecured rack and lo.
  7. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V002000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  8. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V001000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  9. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V003000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.

Owners have filed 149 complaints and Subaru has issued 173 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2009 Impreza manual

Is this manual specific to the 2009 Impreza?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 and 2.0L H4 across the 2.5i Sedan 4-Door, WRX Sedan 4-Door, 2.5 GT Sedan 4-Door, WRX Hatchback 4-Door, WRX Premium Sedan 4-Door, R Hatchback 4-Door, R Sedan 4-Door, WRX Premium Hatchback 4-Door, 2.5i Hatchback 4-Door, Outback Sport Hatchback 4-Door, WRX STI Hatchback 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, Sport Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.

What 2009 Impreza problems does it help with?

9 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Impreza, covering air bags, electrical system, equipment. 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 2009 Impreza wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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