Subaru 2002 Impreza Service Manual page 379

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AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator and
N C )
D: CONDENSER
The condenser used in the Impreza's air conditioning system is the newly developed "subcooling
condenser" that integrates a multi-flow type condenser and a modulator (gas-liquid separator)
into a single unit. The condenser has a high heat-exchange efficiency.
NF0177
(1) Liquid tank
(2)
Gasket
1. SUBCOOLING CONDENSER
The new subcooling condenser has a subcooling section where part of the refrigerant that remains
in gas form is cooled and reduced into liquid form. This enables almost 100% of the refrigerant
to be requefied.
NF0488
(1)
Liquid tank
AC-15
(A) Inlet
( 8 ) Outlet