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A/C Pipe

  1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Recovery Procedure>PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Battery>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the reservoir tank.
  4. Remove the air intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the pipe - evaporator cooling.
    1. Remove the cable clamps and bolts, and remove the battery cable stay.
    2. Disconnect the battery sensor harness from the main fuse box.
    3. Disconnect the pressure switch connector.
    4. Remove the bolts, and detach the hose - pressure suction from the expansion valve - cooling.
    5. Remove the bolts, and detach the pipe - evaporator cooling from the condenser assembly - air conditioner.
      Fig 1: Locating Condenser Assembly Evaporator Cooling Pipe Bolts
      G11268273Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove the pipe - evaporator cooling from the clip - pipe, clip and expansion valve, and remove the pipe - evaporator cooling in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not apply excessive force to the pipe and hose.
      • Seal the engaging parts of disconnected pipe, hose, expansion valve and condenser with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
      • Do not pull the harness and cable forcibly.
Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Cooling Pipe Clip And Expansion Valve
G11268274Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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