Dropping Resistor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Dropping resistor is installed on non-turbo models only.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Disconnect the connector from dropping resistor.
Remove the dropping resistor.

Fig 2: Removing Dropping Resistor
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