2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Heater Cooling Unit
14.Heater Cooling Unit
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge

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Evaporator
15.Evaporator
A: REMOVAL
1) Perform the refrigerant recovery operation, and
then disconnect the toe board area A/C pipe. <Ref.
to AC-26, OPERA

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Hose and Tube
16.Hose and Tube
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
 When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do not
apply excessive force to them. Confirm that no
torsion a

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Relay and Fuse
17.Relay and Fuse
A: LOCATIONB: INSPECTION
While applying battery voltage between the termi-
nals (1) and (2), check continuity between th

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Pressure Switch (Triple Pressure Switch)
18.Pressure Switch (Triple Pres-
sure Switch)
A: INSPECTION
1) Connect the manifold gauge to the service valve
o

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Ambient Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
19.Ambient Sensor (Auto A/C 
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Di

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Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
20.Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C 
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the sunload sen

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Air Vent Grille
21.Air Vent Grille
A: REMOVAL
1. CENTER GRILLE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the center console panel. <Ref. to