Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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AC-35
Condenser
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
15.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-21, PROCEDURE,
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Disconnect the pressure hose and pipe from the
condenser.
4) Remove the radiator bracket.
5) Remove the front bumper face. <Ref. to EI-29,
FRONT BUMPER FACE, REMOVAL, Front
Bumper.>
6) Remove two bolts. While lifting the condenser,
pull out through space between the radiator and the
radiator panel.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin
screwdriver.
• If the condenser is replaced, add an appropriate
amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
<Ref. to AC-26, REPLACEMENT, Compressor Oil.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on hoses or pipes with
new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
• Confirm that lower guide (A) of condenser
fits into holes on radiator panel.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-22, PROCE-
DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. <Ref. to AC-11, AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
<Ref. to CO(H4DOTC)-4, RADIATOR AND RA-
DIATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General De-
scription.> <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-4, RADIATOR
& RADIATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check to see that the condenser fins are not
clogged with debris or insects. Blow with com-
pressed air or flush fins with water as needed.
2) Inspect for oil leakage from the condenser. If a
failure is found, replace the condenser with a new
part.
AC-01793
AC-01742
AC-01743
AC-00631
(A)