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B4M0095
12. Condenser
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Remove front grille.
G2M0375
4) Remove canister from bracket.
CAUTION:
Do not disconnect hose from canister.
Insert air vent hose of canister into the hole on body.
B4M0096A
5) Remove the radiator upper bracket of both side.
6) Disconnect high-pressure hose
1and high-pressure
pipe
2from condenser.
B4M0097
7) Remove the two bolts which secure condenser. While
lifting condenser, remove it through space between radia-
tor and radiator panel.
B4M0098A
8) The condenser should be installed in the reverse order
in which it was removed.
When installing the condenser, pay attention to the follow-
ing:
CAUTION:
Before connecting the pipe, be sure to apply oil to the
periphery of O-ring.
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![SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to 4-7 [W708].>
B: INSPECT SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to 4-7 [W708].>
B: INSPECT](/manual-img/17/57433/w960_57433-1409.png)
NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant.
B: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the condenser fins are free from dust and
insects. If the fins are clogged, clean by blowing air or
water through them.
NOTE:
To prevent dust and water from getting into the condenser,
this work must be done when the condenser is installed in
an actual vehicle.
2) Check the condenser to see if it shows any sign of oil.
Should oil ooze or gas leak from the condenser replace it
with a new one.
G4M0640
13. Receiver Drier
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Disconnect pressure switch harness
1.
4) Disconnect pipes
2.
5) Remove mounting bolt
3and remove receiver drier.
CAUTION:
The receiver drier contains a desiccant. Be sure to put
a blind plug in the detached receiver drier to protect it
from moisture.
6) Install the receiver drier in the reverse order of removal.
7) Charge refrigerant.
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![SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to 4-7 [W708].>
B: INSPECT SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to 4-7 [W708].>
B: INSPECT](/manual-img/17/57433/w960_57433-1410.png)
NOTE:
After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side
of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel. Tighten
attaching bolts.
9) Charge refrigerant.
B: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the condenser fins are free from dust and
insects. If the fins are clogged, clean by blowing air or
water through them.
NOTE:
To prevent dust and water from getting into the condenser,
this work must be done when the condenser is installed in
an actual vehicle.
2) Check the condenser to see if it shows any sign of oil.
Should oil ooze or gas leak from the condenser replace it
with a new one.
G4M0640
13. Receiver Drier
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Disconnect pressure switch harness
1.
4) Disconnect pipes
2.
5) Remove mounting bolt
3and remove receiver drier.
CAUTION:
The receiver drier contains a desiccant. Be sure to put
a blind plug in the detached receiver drier to protect it
from moisture.
6) Install the receiver drier in the reverse order of removal.
7) Charge refrigerant.
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G4M0641
14. Evaporator Unit
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Disconnect discharge pipe, suction pipe and grommets.
B5M0025
4) Remove glove box and pocket back panel.
[W1A0].>
G4M0642
5) Disconnect the harness connector from evaporator.
6) Disconnect drain hose.
7) Remove evaporator mounting bolt and nut.
8) Install the evaporator in the reverse order of removal.
9) Charge refrigerant.
B4M0099A
B: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1) Remove resistor assembly1and remove six screws
from evaporator case.
B4M0100A
2) Remove thermostat1from upper case. (Thermistor2
is inserted into specified evaporator fin position.) When
installing thermostat, be sure to insert thermistor into speci-
fied fin position.
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B4M0101A
3) Disconnect the connection between the expansion
valve and pipe from receiver drier.
4) Remove the expansion valve from pipes.
5) To install expansion valve, reverse removal procedures.
Properly wrap capillary tube of expansion valve with seal.
6) Check to see if the evaporator fins are clogged. If they
are, clean them with compressed air.
CAUTION:
Water must never be used to clean the evaporator.
7) Check parts that have been removed for cracks or
scratches, and repair or replace them with new ones, if
necessary.
8) Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of dis-
assembly.
NOTE:
Confirm that the O-ring is inserted in the specified position.
B4M0102A
15. Condenser Fan Assembly
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
3) Remove condenser fan bolt from radiator.
4) Pull condenser fan assembly.
5) Install the condenser fan assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
Tightening torque:
T: 7.4±2.0 N⋅m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
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B4M0101A
3) Disconnect the connection between the expansion
valve and pipe from receiver drier.
4) Remove the expansion valve from pipes.
5) To install expansion valve, reverse removal procedures.
Properly wrap capillary tube of expansion valve with seal.
6) Check to see if the evaporator fins are clogged. If they
are, clean them with compressed air.
CAUTION:
Water must never be used to clean the evaporator.
7) Check parts that have been removed for cracks or
scratches, and repair or replace them with new ones, if
necessary.
8) Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of dis-
assembly.
NOTE:
Confirm that the O-ring is inserted in the specified position.
B4M0102A
15. Condenser Fan Assembly
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
3) Remove condenser fan bolt from radiator.
4) Pull condenser fan assembly.
5) Install the condenser fan assembly in the reverse order
of removal.
Tightening torque:
T: 7.4±2.0 N⋅m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
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B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
<Ref. to 4-7 [W601].>
3) Remove low-p SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual B4M0103
B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
<Ref. to 4-7 [W601].>
3) Remove low-p](/manual-img/17/57433/w960_57433-1414.png)
B4M0103
B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Remove low-pressure hose.
(1) Remove hose attaching bolts.
CAUTION:
Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from get-
ting in.
(2) Disconnect the connector at evaporator module.
4) Remove high-pressure hose.
(1) Disconnect hose attaching bolt (compressor side).
(2) Disconnect hose attaching bolt (condenser side).
CAUTION:
Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from get-
ting in.
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
6) Charge refrigerant.
G4M0649
17. Relay and Fuse
A: LOCATION
Relays used with A/C system are located as shown in fig-
ure.
1) A/C relay
2) Main fan (radiator fan) relay
3) Sub fan (condenser fan) relay
4) Sub fan (condenser fan) water temperature relay
5) Fuses (10 A and 20 A)
G4M0651
B: INSPECTION
1) Check conduction with a circuit tester (ohm range)
according to the following table in figure.
B4M0105A
2) Replace relays which do not meet specifications.
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B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
<Ref. to 4-7 [W601].>
3) Remove low-p SUBARU LEGACY 1996 Service Repair Manual B4M0103
B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
<Ref. to 4-7 [W601].>
3) Remove low-p](/manual-img/17/57433/w960_57433-1415.png)
B4M0103
B4M0764
16. Flexible Hose
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Remove low-pressure hose.
(1) Remove hose attaching bolts.
CAUTION:
Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from get-
ting in.
(2) Disconnect the connector at evaporator module.
4) Remove high-pressure hose.
(1) Disconnect hose attaching bolt (compressor side).
(2) Disconnect hose attaching bolt (condenser side).
CAUTION:
Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from get-
ting in.
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
6) Charge refrigerant.
G4M0649
17. Relay and Fuse
A: LOCATION
Relays used with A/C system are located as shown in fig-
ure.
1) A/C relay
2) Main fan (radiator fan) relay
3) Sub fan (condenser fan) relay
4) Sub fan (condenser fan) water temperature relay
5) Fuses (10 A and 20 A)
G4M0651
B: INSPECTION
1) Check conduction with a circuit tester (ohm range)
according to the following table in figure.
B4M0105A
2) Replace relays which do not meet specifications.
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