1995 Legacy ECU removal

[john in KY]

Once again I am stumped when it comes to unplugging components.  This particular ECU has an about 2-4 inch "lever" above the plug, which appears to be one gigantic connector, with an arrow imprinted on it.  I failed to get the lever to move and am at a lose how to unplug the ECU.  I assume any ECU from 95 through 99 will exchange.  

[idosubaru]

I’ve never had any stick but you’re exactly right Turn the lever and the plug comes out. Install new one, plug in, turn lever Back. 
 

yes 95-99 just remember 99 Forester and Impreza and ALL 99 2.2 are Phase II. 
 

if you’re using a 2.2 ECU I’d stick with 95-98 2.2 and 99 Outback or legacy 2.5 onky. Not 2.2 legacy in 99. 

Edited April 26, 2021 by idosubaru

[STEVEN BORNHORST]

The last tab closest to the small end of the locking lever, push down  it has a small ledge to hold the lever in locked position.

[STEVEN BORNHORST]

1995 ECU only works with 1995 cars.

[wtdash]

And '99 EJ25D ECU won't work due to Phase 2 Trans - if Automatic....tried one in my '96 and got a CODE, that I can't recall, but it was 'trans related' I believe.

 

[laegion]

On 9/25/2021 at 8:37 AM, STEVEN BORNHORST said:

1995 ECU only works with 1995 cars.

That makes sense as '95 was voluntary OBDII, but the more interesting question is if 96-99 ECUs can be plugged in without messing with the wiring harness or re-pinning the plug?