Subaru Legacy IV (2008 year). Manual - part 11

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Recommended Materials

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

9. SEAL MATERIAL

Use the seal material shown in the table below, or equivalent.

Seal material

Application point

Recommended materials

Item number

Alternative

Seal material

• MT transmission case
• Converter case

THREE BOND 1215

004403007

DOW CORNING No. 7038

• Cylinder block
• Camshaft cap
• Cylinder head plug 
(Turbo model)
• Oil pump (Except for 
3.0 L model)
• Cylinder head plug 
(Turbo model)
• Rocker cover (3.0 L 
model and turbo model)
• Engine oil pan (Pan 
upper) (3.0 L model)
• Block (Pan upper) (3.0 
L model)
• Back cover (Front 
cover, block, head, pan 
upper) (3.0 L model)
• Engine oil pan (Except 
for 3.0 L model)
• Separator cover 
(Except for 3.0 L model)

THREE BOND 1217G

K0877Y0100

 — 

Transmission oil pan (AT 
model)

THREE BOND 1217B

K0877YA020

 — 

Rear differential (Side 
retainer bolt)

THREE BOND 1110B

K0879Y0020

 — 

Seal material

• Rear differential
• Engine oil pressure 
switch
• Connector (Oil hose) 
(Turbo model)
• Connector (Heater 
hose) (3.0 L model)
• Cylinder head (Nipple) 
(3.0 L model)
• Camshaft bowl-shape 
plug (3.0 L model)

THREE BOND 1324

004403042

 — 

• Rear differential
• Service hole plug 
(Except for 3.0 L model)

THREE BOND 1105

004403010

DOW CORNING No. 7038

• Steering adjusting 
screw
• PCV  Valve

THREE BOND 1141

004403006

 — 

• Door (Front sealing 
cover)
• Door (Rear sealing 
cover)

3M Butyl Rubber 8626

 — 

 — 

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Pre-delivery Inspection

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

1. Pre-delivery Inspection

A: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purposes of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) are as follows.
• Remove the additional parts used for ensuring the vehicle quality during transportation and restore the ve-
hicle to its normal condition.
• Check the vehicle before delivery is in normal condition.
• Check the vehicle or parts for any damage occurred during transportation or storage.
• Check the vehicle after repair is in normal condition.
• Make sure to provide a complete vehicle to customer.
For above reasons, all SUBARU dealers (dealerships) must carry out the PDIs before delivery of vehicle.
Refer to this manual unless otherwise specified.

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Pre-delivery Inspection

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

B: PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) PROCEDURE

STATIC CHECKS JUST AFTER VEHICLE RECEIPT

Procedure

Check point

1. Appearance check

1. If the vehicle is covered with protective coating, visually check the vehicle 
body for damage and dents. If the protective coating has been removed, visually 
check the body painted area for damage or stains in detail.
2. Visually check the glass and light lenses for any damage, cracks or exces-
sive gaps between body sheet metal.
3. Visually check the plated parts for any damage.

2. Tire check

1. Check the tires for damage, defective, and dents on wheels.
2. Check the tire air pressure.

3. Fuse installation

If the vehicle is about to be delivered to customer, attach a back-up fuse.

4. Lock/unlock and open/close operation 
checks of doors

1. Using the key, check the trunk lid can be locked or unlocked normally.
2. Open and close all doors to check that there are no defective.
3. Operate the power door lock switch to check that the door (rear gate) is 
locked and unlocked normally.

5. Child safety lock system

Check the child safety lock system operates normally.

6. Open/close operations checks of trunk lid

1. Operate the trunk lock release lever to check that the trunk lid opens nor-
mally.
2. Check that main and sub keys can lock/unlock the release lever, and that 
valet key can not lock/unlock the release lever.
3. Open and close the trunk lid to see that there are no abnormal conditions.

7. Operation check of trunk lid release lever

Operate the trunk lid release lever to check that the trunk lock is unlocked nor-
mally.

8. Rear gate lock/unlock and open/close

1. Check if the rear gate can be unlocked normally through the emergency hole.
2. Open and close the rear gate to see that there are no abnormal conditions.

9. Fuel lid opener lock release lever

Operate the fuel lid opener to check that the fuel filler lid can be unlocked nor-
mally.

10. Accessory check

Check that the following accessories are provided.
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty booklet
• Maintenance note
• Spare  key
• Jack
• Tool set
• Spare  tire

11. Front hood lock release system

Operate the front hood lock release lever to check that the front hood is 
unlocked normally.

12. Battery

Check the battery terminals for any abnormal conditions such as rust and trace 
of battery fluid leaks.

13. Brake fluid

Check that the fluid level is normal.

14. Engine oil

Check that the oil level is normal.

15. Transmission gear oil

Check that the transmission gear oil level is normal.

16. AT front differential gear oil

Check that the AT front differential oil level is normal.

17. Engine coolant

Check that the engine coolant level is normal.

18. Clutch fluid

Check that the clutch fluid level is normal.

19. Window washer fluid

Check that the window washer fluid level is normal.

20. Front hood latch

Check that the hood is closed and latched securely.

21. Keyless entry system

Check that the keyless entry system operates normally.

22. Alarm system (Anti-theft alarm)

Check that the alarm system (anti-theft alarm) operates normally.

23. Seat

1. Check the seat surfaces for stains or dirt.
2. Check the seat installation conditions and functionality.
3. Check that the occupant detection system for passenger’s seat operates nor-
mally.

24. Seat belt

1. Check the seat belt installation conditions and functionality.
2. Check that the seat belt warning system operates normally.

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Pre-delivery Inspection

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

CHECKS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING

DYNAMIC TEST WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING

CHECKS AFTER DYNAMIC TEST

Procedure

Check point

25. Delivery (test) mode connector

Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the malfunction indicator light 
starts blinking.

26. Immobilizer system

1. Check that the engine starts with all keys that are equipped on vehicle.
2. 60 seconds after turning ignition switch from ON to ACC or OFF, or immedi-
ately after removing the key, check that the security indicator light blinking.

27. Starting condition

Start the engine and check that the engine starts smoothly.

28. Exhaust system

Check that the exhaust noise is normal and no leaks are found.

29. Indicator and warning lights

Check that all indicator lights and warning lights operate normally.

30. Heater & ventilation

Check that the heater & ventilation system operates normally.

31. Air conditioner

Check that the air conditioner operates normally.

32. Clock

Check that the clock operates normally.

33. Audio

Check the radio and CD player for normal operation.

34. Navigation system

1. Check all display functions for normal operation.
2. Check the map disc (DVD) are provided on vehicle.
3. Check that the navigation system operates normally.

35. Front accessory power supply socket

Check that the front accessory power supply socket operates normally.

36. Lighting system

Check that the lighting system operates normally.

37. Wiper deicer

Check that the wiper deicer operates normally.

38. Illumination control

Check that the illumination control operates normally.

39. Window washer

Check that the window washer system operates normally.

40. Wiper

Check that the wiper system operates normally.

41. Power window

Check the power window for normal operations.

42. Sunroof

Check that the sunroof operates normally.

43. Door mirror

Check that the remote control mirror operates normally.

Procedure

Check point

44. Brake test

Check the foot brake for normal operations.

45. Parking brake

Check the parking brake for normal operations.

46. AT shift control

Check that the AT shift patterns are correct.

47. Cruise control

Check that the cruise control system operates normally.

Procedure

Check point

48. ATF level

Check that the ATF level is correct.

49. Power steering fluid level

Check that the power steering fluid level is normal.

50. Fluid leakage

Check for fluid/oil leaks.

51. Water leak test

Spray the vehicle with water and check for water leaks.

52. Appearance check 2

1. Remove the protective coating (if equipped).
2. Check the body paints for damage and stain.
3. Check the plated parts for damage and rust.