LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2017 >> Forester 2.0XT Touring >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) >> HVAC Control Systems >> HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A/C) >> Hose and Pipe >> Installation

Hose and Pipe: Installation

CAUTION:
  • If the hose and pipe have been replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil to the compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Compressor Oil>ADJUSTMENT .
  • Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
  • When connecting hoses and pipes, do not apply excessive force. After installing, check that no torsion or excessive tension applied to the hoses.
  1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    Air conditioning unit: Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>General Description>COMPONENT>AIR CONDITIONING UNIT .

    Battery cable stay: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    Engine harness bracket: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  2. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Charge refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Charging Procedure>PROCEDURE .