Condenser - Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual

15.Condenser

A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-20, PROCEDURE,
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) and hood stay
(B).
(B)
(A)
5) Remove the front grille. <Ref. to EI-24, REMOV-
AL, Front Grille.>
6) Remove two bolts. While lifting condenser, pull it
out through the space between radiator and radia-
tor panel.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin
screwdriver.
Condenser
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
• If the condenser is replaced, add an appropri-
ate amount of compressor oil to the compres-
sor.
Compressor Oil.>
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.
AC-00775
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-21, PROCE-
DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
(A)
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Descrip-
tion". <Ref. to AC-10, AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
<Ref. to CO(H4SO 2.0)-5, RADIATOR AND
RADIATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General De-
scription.>
AC-00776
C: INSPECTION
1) Check no dust or insects are found on the con-
denser fins. Air-blow or flush fins with water as
needed.
2) Inspect for oil leakage from condenser. If a fail-
ure is found, replace the condenser with a new one.
AC-00777
AC-35
<Ref. to AC-25,
(A)
REPLACEMENT,
AC-00631