Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual page 3929

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HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
14.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-19, PROCEDURE,
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3) Disconnect the pressure hose and pipe from the
condenser.
4) Remove the radiator bracket (A).
(A)
5) Remove two bolts. While lifting the condenser,
pull out through space between the radiator and the
radiator panel.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the radiator and
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-24, 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
parts, and then apply compressor oil. Confirm
that lower guide (A) of condenser fits into holes
on radiator panel.
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-20, PROCE-
AC-01177
DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "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
AC-00053
condenser fins. Air-blow or flush fins with water as
needed.
2) Confirm that no oil leakage from the condenser.
If a failure is found, replace the condenser with a
new part.
AC-01391
AC-32
(A)
AC-00631