Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2751

13.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-20, 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).
(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-25, REPLACEMENT, Compressor
Oil.>
CONDENSER
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
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.
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-21, OPERA-
AC-00629
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(H4SO)-4, 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
AC-00053
needed.
2) Confirm that no oil leaks from condenser. If a
failure is found, replace the condenser with a new
one.
AC-00630
AC-33
(A)
AC-00631