Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 2512

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
13.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-21, OPERATION,
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Disconnect the pressure hose and pipe from
condenser.
4) Remove the radiator bracket (A).
5) Remove the two bolts. While lifting the condens-
er, pull it out through the space between radiator
and 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 appropriate
amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
<Ref. to AC-26, REPLACEMENT, Compressor
Oil.>
CONDENSER
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-rings on hoses or pipes with new
ones, and then apply compressor oil. Confirm
that lower guide of condenser (A) has been fit-
ted into holes on radiator panel.
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2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-22, OPERA-
TION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT in General Descrip-
tion. <Ref. to AC-11, AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
and <Ref. to CO-5, RADIATOR AND
RADIATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General De-
scription.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Confirm that no dust or insects are found on the
condenser fins. Air-blow or flush fins with water as
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needed.
2) Confirm that no oil leaks from condenser. If a
failure is found, replace the condenser with a new
one.
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AC-34
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