Legacy Wagon 2WD F4-2.2L SOHC (1990)
Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: Technical Service Bulletins
Electrical/Brakes - Mercury Switch Disposal
NUMBER: 11-74-05
DATE: 05/24/05
APPLICABILITY:
1990-1995MY Subaru Legacy
1993-1996MY Subaru Impreza
SUBJECT:
Mercury-Added Part Removal From End-of-Life Vehicles
INTRODUCTION
Environmental laws in some states require vehicle dismantlers, recyclers or scrap recycling facilities to remove certain mercury switches during vehicle
"end-of-life" processing. This Bulletin provides instructions for the identification, removal and proper disposal of mercury switches found on a limited
number of older Subaru vehicles. Some state requirements may also include provisions for automobile manufacturers to develop a mercury switch
removal collection program for end-of-life vehicles, which have been sent to a vehicle recycler or a scrap recycling facilities.
Mercury is considered a harmful substance. If not removed from vehicles properly; it can pollute the environment and endanger your health.
A mercury switch is defined as a part containing a mercury-added capsule or "bullet" that is part of a convenience light switch assembly or part of an
anti-lock braking system (ABS) installed in a vehicle.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
A small number of older Subaru Legacy and Impreza vehicles equipped with F4WD or AWD manual transmission and ABS were built with an ABS
G-sensor that contains two mercury-capsules. Convenience light switches used on Subaru vehicles do not contain mercury.
The affected Subaru model-lines containing the ABS-G-sensor are listed below:
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1990-1995 Subaru Legacy models equipped with a Full-Time 4WD or All-Wheel-Drive manual transmission (5 MT) with optional ABS.
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1993-1996 Subaru Impreza models equipped with a Full-Time 4WD or All-Wheel-Drive manual transmission (5 MT) with optional ABS.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Switch Location & Removal
Warning:
Use extreme care when removing parts containing mercury. It can accumulate in your body and may cause severe illness or in some cases death.
The ABS G-sensor switch is located on the right front wheel apron.