Air Conditioner Radiator Assembly: Installation

1. Install the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

   Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}

2. Connect the drain cooler hose.
3. Connect the connectors, engage the clamps, and install the air conditioner unit assembly.

1. Install the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

   Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}

2. Connect the drain cooler hose.
3. Connect the connectors, engage the clamps, and install the air conditioner unit assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Reinforcement Assembly Torx Bolts

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1. Using torx socket wrench T40, install the 4 torx bolts in the order shown in the figure.

   Standard value: T=25N.m {255kgf.cm} {18.4ft.lbf}

2. Install the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 5 bolts in the order shown in the figure.

   Standard value: T=25N.m {255kgf.cm} {18.4ft.lbf}

3. Connect the connectors and engage the clamps and claws.

1. Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the joint of the air conditioner tube & accessory assembly and the unit.
2. Apply sufficient amount of compressor oil (ND-OIL8) to new O-rings and the joint of the air conditioner tube & accessory assembly.
3. Install the O-ring on the air conditioner tube & accessory assembly.
   CAUTION: Do not allow the O-ring and the O-ring seal to have deposit of dirt.
4. Connect the air conditioner tube & accessory assembly to the air conditioner unit assembly.

1. Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the joint of the suction hose and the unit.
2. Apply sufficient amount of compressor oil (ND-OIL8) to the new O-ring and the joint of the suction hose sub-assembly.
3. Install the O-ring on the suction hose sub-assembly.
   CAUTION: Do not allow the O-ring and the O-ring seal to have deposit of dirt.
4. Push the shaft of the pipe joint into the seal hole until it is completely engaged.
5. Turn the hook type connector to the tightening position and tighten it with bolts.

   Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}

   Fig 2: Turning Hook Type Connector

   Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1. Install heater water hose outlet A with clips.
   NOTE: Install it to the match mark provided at the time of removal.

1. Install heater water hose inlet A with the clips.
   NOTE: Install it to the match mark provided at the time of removal.

Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}