Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 2775

HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator and A/C)
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL
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CAUTION:
¼ When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do
not apply excessive force them. Confirm that
no torsion and excessive tension exist after
installing.
¼ Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or
vinyl tape to prevent contamination from enter-
ing.
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge
refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-22, OPERATION, Refrig-
erant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove duct (A).
4) Remove hose attaching bolts (C).
5) Disconnect hose from evaporator unit.
6) Disconnect hose from compressor.
7) Remove low-pressure hose (A) from the
vehicle.
8) Remove hose attaching bolts (D).
9) Disconnect hose from compressor.
10) Disconnect hose from condenser.
FLEXIBLE HOSE
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B6M1186A
AC-42
11) Disconnect high-pressure hose (B) from the
vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do not
apply an excessive force them. Confirm that no
torsion and excessive tension exist after
installing. Seal the disconnected hose with a
plug or vinyl tape to prevent contamination
from entering.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant.
OPERATION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
C: INSPECTION
NOTE:
If cracking, damage, or swelling is found on a hose,
replace it with a new one.
B4M1824A
B4M1816A
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<Ref. to AC-23,
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