Condenser - Subaru FORESTER2001 Service Manual

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HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator and A/C)

13. Condenser

A: REMOVAL
S701282A18
1) Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge
refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-19 OPERATION, Refriger-
ant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
3) Disconnect high-pressure hose (A) and high-
pressure pipe (B) from condenser.
4) Remove radiator bracket (A).
CONDENSER
S701282
S4M0489A
H4M1161B
B4M1820A
5) Remove 2 bolts. While lifting condenser, pull it
out through the space between the radiator and the
radiator panel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If a
damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin
screwdriver.
If condenser is replaced, add appropriate
amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
<Ref. to AC-25 REPLACEMENT, Compressor
Oil.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings on hoses or pipes with new
ones, and then apply compressor oil. Confirm
that lower guide of condenser has been fitted
into holes on radiator panel.
2) Charge
refrigerant.
OPERATION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Confirm that no dust or insects are found on the
condenser fins. Air-blow or flush fins with water as
needed.
2) Confirm that no oil leaks from condenser. If a
failure is found, replace condenser with a new one.
AC-34
B4M1821
S701282A11
S4M0490A
<Ref.
to
AC-20
S701282A10

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