2009 SUBARU TRIBECA torque

AC-7
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
(1) Heater unit case LH (9) Evaporator cover (17) Heater Core
(2) Separator (10) Power transistor (18) Heater pipe clamp
(3) Mode door RR (11) Pipe cover (19) Heater core cover
(4) Mode door FR (12) Drain hose (20) Air mix door actuator LH
(5) Air mix door LH (13) Air mix door actuator RH (21) Aspirator
(6) Air mix door RH (14) Expansion valve
(7) Heater unit case RH (15) Evaporator sensorTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(8) Mode door actuator (16) EvaporatorT: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)

AC-8
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
2. BLOWER MOTOR UNIT
Front
(1) Upper case (5) Filter coverTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Blower plate (6) Control unit (Auto A/C model)T: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Lower case (7) FRESH/RECIRC door actuator
(4) Blower motor (8) Filter
AC-01269
T
T
(8)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)(6)
(7)

AC-9
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Rear
3. CONTROL PANEL
(1) Inner case (5) Blower motorTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Evaporator (6) Expansion valveT: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Outer case (7) Expansion tube
(4) Blower resistor (8) Cover
(1) Audio ASSY (3) Center duct (RH) (5) Navigation, MFD control switch
(2) Control panel (4) Center duct (LH)
AC-01315
(1)
(2)
(6)
(7)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(8)
AC-01270
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

AC-11
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
4. AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
(1) Condenser (5) CompressorTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Hose (High-pressure) (6) O-ringT1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Hose (Low-pressure) (7) ClampT2: 10 (1.0, 7.4)
(4) Bracket (8) TubeT3: 5 (0.5, 3.7)
AC-01272
(4)
T2
(7)
(8)
(5)
(6)(2)
T3
T1T3
(6)
(6)(1)
T1
(6)
(3)
T1
T3
T3

AC-12
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
5. COMPRESSOR
(1) Compressor upper bracket Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Compressor T1: 26.5 (2.95, 21.3)
(3) Compressor lower bracket T2: 36 (3.7, 26.6)
AC-01273
(1)
(2)
(3)T1
T2
T2
T2

AC-15
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
5. O-RING CONNECTIONS
•Always use a new O-ring.
•In order to keep the O-rings free of lint which can
cause a refrigerant gas leak, perform operations
without gloves and cloth.
•Apply compressor oil to O-rings to avoid sticking,
before installation.
•Use a torque wrench to tighten the O-ring fittings.
Over-tightening will cause damage to the O-ring
and cause tube end distortion.
•If the work is interrupted before completing pipe
connections, recap the tubes, components and fit-
tings with a plug or tape to prevent foreign matter
from entering.
•Visually check the surfaces and mating surfaces
of O-rings, threads and connecting points. If a fail-
ure is found, replace the applicable parts.
•Install the O-rings at a right angle to tube beads.
•Use compressor oil specified in the service man-
ual to lubricate the O-rings.
Apply oil to the top and sides of O-rings before in-
stallation.
Apply compressor oil to grooves of the tube.
•After tightening, use a clean cloth to remove ex-
cess compressor oil from the connections and any
oil which may have run on the vehicle body or other
parts.
•If any leakage is suspected after tightening, do
not tighten the connections further, but disconnect
the connections, remove the O-rings, and check
the O-rings, threads, and connections.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
CAUTION:
When working on vehicles with a HFC-134a
system, only use HFC-134a specified tools and
parts. Do not mix CFC-12 tools and parts. If
HFC-134a and CFC-12 refrigerant or compres-
sor oil is mixed, it will result in poor lubrication
and the compressor itself may be damaged.
In order to prevent the mixture of HFC-134a and
CFC-12 parts and liquid, the tool and screw
type and the type of service valves used are dif-
ferent. The gas leak detectors for the HFC-134a
and CFC-12 systems must also not be inter-
changed.
(A) Seal
(A) O-ring
(B) OK
(C) NG
(D) Groove
(A)
AC-00008
AC-00009
(D)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(A)
HFC-134aCFC-12
To o l & s c r e w t y p e M i l l i m e t e r s i z e I n c h s i z e
Va l ve t y p e Q u i ck j o i n t t y p e S c r ew - i n t y p e
AC-00010

AC-16
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
1. SPECIAL TOOL
NOTE:
Read the instruction manual for the connector remover before using.
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
73499XA00A S/T REMOVER PD Used to disconnect the connector for a quick
joint type air conditioner piping (high pressure
side).
73499XA01A S/T REMOVER PS Used to disconnect the connector for a quick
joint type air conditioner piping (high pressure
side).
ILLUSTRATION Name and Function
WRENCH
Va r i o u s WRENCHES will be required to service any A/C system. A 7 to
40 N·m (0.7 to 4.1 kg-m, 5 to 30 ft-lb) torque wrench and various crow-
foot wrenches will be needed. Open end or flare nut wrenches will be
needed to hold the tube and hose fittings.
Applicator bottle
A small APPLICATOR BOTTLE i s r e c om me nd e d to a p pl y co mp r e ss or
oil to the various parts. It can be available at a hardware or drug store.
ST73499XA00A
ST73499XA01A
AC-00213
AC-00012

AC-26
Blower Motor Unit Assembly
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
7. Blower Motor Unit Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
3) Disconnect the connectors of the A/C control
module, intake door actuator, blower motor, power
transistor and blower resistor.
4) Lift the floor mat.
5) Loosen the bolt and nut to remove blower motor
unit assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
PONENT, General Description.>
AC-01276