1996 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 3. Tools and Equipment
The following section provides information about the tools
and equipment that will be necessary to properly service
the A/C system.
Since equipment may vary slightly depending o

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual Tools and Equipment Description
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
AMANIFOLD GAUGE SET(with hoses) can be obtained
from either a commercial refrigeration supply house or from
an auto shop equipment supplier.
G4M0573

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual Tools and Equipment Description
THERMOMETER
PocketTHERMOMETERSare available from either industrial
hardware store or commercial refrigeration supply houses.
G4M0578
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR
AnELECTR

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 4. O-ring Connections
1. GENERAL
The following points should be kept in mind when assem-
bling O-ring connections.
1) Avoid unnecessary handling and contact of O-rings with
your hands, since even clea

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3. LUBRICATE THE COMPONENTS
For lubrication of the components, use only refrigerant oil
as described in the appropriate service manual. Apply oil
from an oil squirt gun or other closed contain

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 5. Refrigerant Service Procedure
1. WORK FLOW
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4-7SERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Refrigerant Service Procedure

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SUBARU LEGACY 1996  Service Repair Manual 6. Discharge the System
CAUTION:
The following points should be kept in mind when dis-
charging the system.
Be certain that goggles and gloves are worn.
Connect refrigerant recovery system to manifo

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7. Evacuating and Charging
The following points should be kept in mind when evacu-
ating and charging with a manifold gauge set.
1) Be certain that goggles and gloves are worn.
2) If bulk refr