2009 SUBARU TRIBECA battery

AC-33
Compressor
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
14.Compressor
A: INSPECTION
1. MAGNETIC CLUTCH CLEARANCE
Check the clearance of the entire circumference
around the drive plate and pulley.
Standard:
0.45±0.15 mm (0.0177±0.0059 in)
2. MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION
1) Disconnect the compressor connector.
2) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
the compressor connector terminal, and the nega-
tive (–) lead to the compressor body.
3) Check the magnet clutch engagement.
If there is a problem, replace the compressor.
B: REMOVAL
1) Perform the compressor oil return operation.

2) Turn the A/C switch to OFF and stop the engine.
3) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
4) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5) Remove the V-belts. REMOVAL, V-belt.>
6) Remove the generator. REMOVAL, Generator.>
7) Remove the bolt and remove the low-pressure
hose and high-pressure hose.
8) Disconnect the compressor harness from the
body harness.
9) Remove the bolts and remove the compressor
bracket.
10) Remove the bolts, then remove the bracket
from the compressor.
C: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Replace the O-rings on low-/high-pressure hos-
es with new parts, then apply compressor oil.
3) After replacing the compressor, adjust the
amount of compressor oil. CEDURE, Compressor Oil.>
4) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
NENT, General Description.>
AC-01287
AC-01381
AC-01289
AC-01290

AC-34
Condenser
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
15.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the bumper upper cover.
4) Disconnect the pressure hose and pipe from the
condenser.
5) Remove the 4 bolts, lift the condenser and pull
out from the space between the radiator and
bumper.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin
screwdriver.
•If the condenser is replaced, add an appropri-
ate amount of compressor oil to the compres-
sor. Compressor Oil.>
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.
2) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
ATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General Descrip-
tion.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check to see that the condenser fins are not
clogged with debris or insects. Blow with com-
pressed air or flush fins with water as needed.
2) Inspect for oil leakage from the condenser. If a
failure is found, replace the condenser with a new
one.
AC-01292
AC-01291
AC-01293

AC-35
Heater and Cooling Unit
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
16.Heater and Cooling Unit
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Drain engine coolant from the radiator.
4) Remove the bolts securing expansion valve and
pipe in engine compartment. Release the heater
hose clamps in engine compartment to remove the
hoses.
5) Remove the instrument panel. REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
6) Remove the support beam.
7) Remove the blower motor unit assembly. to AC-26, REMOVAL, Blower Motor Unit Assem-
bly.>
8) Disconnect the actuator connector.
9) Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the heat-
er and cooling unit.
2. REAR
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge the refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the quarter trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the bolts, then disconnect the rear tube.
5) Disconnect the harness connector.
6) Remove the nuts, then remove the cooler unit.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
AC-01294
AC-01295

AC-36
Evaporator
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
17.Evaporator
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the blower motor unit assembly. to AC-26, REMOVAL, Blower Motor Unit Assem-
bly.>
4) Disconnect the connector, remove the screw
and then remove the air-mix door actuator and
mode door actuator.
5) Remove the bolts holding the expansion valve,
and remove the expansion valve.
6) Remove the screws and pull out the evaporator.
7) Remove the pipe cover from the evaporator.
8) Remove the bolt which holds the pipe to evapo-
rator, and remove the evaporator.
CAUTION:
If the evaporator is replaced, add an appropri-
ate amount of compressor oil to the evaporator.
Oil.>
2. REAR
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge the refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the rear cooler unit. REMOVAL, Heater and Cooling Unit.>
4) Remove the pipe bracket bolts and remove the
bracket.
AC-01296
AC-01298
AC-01300
AC-01317
AC-01299
AC-01343

AC-38
Hose and Tube
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
18.Hose and Tube
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do
not apply an excessive force to them. After in-
stalling, check that no torsion or excessive ten-
sion applied to the hoses.
•Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vi-
nyl tape to prevent foreign matter from enter-
ing.
1. FRONT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the evaporator unit mounting bolt (A)
and low-pressure hose bracket bolt (B).
4) Remove the low-pressure hose attaching bolts
(C).
5) Disconnect the low-pressure hose from evapo-
rator unit.
6) Disconnect the low-pressure hose from com-
pressor.
7) Remove the low-pressure hose from vehicle.
8) Remove the high-pressure hose attaching bolt
(D).
9) Disconnect the high-pressure hose from com-
pressor.
10) Disconnect the high-pressure hose from con-
denser.
11) Remove the high-pressure hose from vehicle.
12) Remove the high-pressure tube attaching bolt
(E).
13) Remove the high-pressure tube from vehicle.
2. REAR
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the sheet and floor mat. REMOVAL, Floor Mat.>
4) Remove the ECM bracket and tube protector.
Module (ECM).>
5) Remove the quick connectors (A and B).
ST REMOVER PS 73499XA01A
ST REMOVER PD73499XA00A
NOTE:
Refer to the instruction manual for the ST when
working.
6) Remove the tube bracket.
7) Remove the front tube and rear tube connecting
bolts (C)
8) Remove the connecting bolts (D) of the rear
cooler unit.
AC-01318
(A)
(B)
(D)(C)
(D)
(E)

AC-40
Relay and Fuse
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
19.Relay and Fuse
A: LOCATION
B: INSPECTION
While applying battery voltage to the terminal be-
tween (3) and (4), check continuity between (1) and
(2).
If no continuity exists, replace the relay with a new
one.
(1) Joint box
(2) Main fuse box
Main fan relay 1 (A)
Main fan relay 2 (B)
Sub fan relay (C)
A/C relay (D)
A/C Fuse (E)
AC-00787
(E)(1)
(2)
(A)
(B)(D)
(C)
(3) — (4): Continuity exists
(1) — (2): Continuity does not exist
AC-00641
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4

AC-43
Ambient Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
22.Ambient Sensor (Auto A/C
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the ambient sensor connector.
3) Remove the ambient sensor from the radiator
lower panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
nostic Procedure for Sensors.>
AC-01307

AC-44
Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
23.Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector and remove the sun-
load sensor.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the interior trims
when removing the sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
nostic Procedure for Sensors.>
AC-01308