2009 SUBARU TRIBECA cooling

AC-2
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
1. HEATER SYSTEM
2. A/C SYSTEM
•Single A/C model (front only)
Item Specification Condition
Heating capacity5.2 kW (4,471 kcal/h, 17,743
BTU/h) or more
•Mode selector switch: HEAT
•Temperature control switch: FULL HOT
•Temperature difference between hot water and inlet
air: 65°C (149°F)
•Hot water flow rate: 360 2 (95.1 US gal, 79.2 Imp
gal)/h
Air flow rate340 m3 (11,301 cu ft)/hHeat mode (FRESH), FULL HOT at 12.5 V
Max air flow rate550 m3 (16,245 cu ft)/h
•Temperature control switch: FULL COLD
•Blower fan speed:
6th position
•Mode selector lever: RECIRC
Heater core size
(height × length × width)
264 × 110 × 27 mm
(10.4 × 4.33 × 1.06 in)—
Blower Motor
Ty p e B r u s h m o t o r 2 2 0 W o r l e s s 1 2 V
Fa n t y pe an d si ze
(diameter × width)
Sirocco fan type
165 ×75 mm (6.51 × 2.95 in)—
Item Specification
Ty p e o f a i r c o n d i t i o n e r R e h e a t a i r - m i x t y p e
Cooling capacity6.2 kW
(5,331 kcal/h, 21,154 BTU/h)
RefrigerantHFC-134a (CH2FCF3)
[0.87±0.03 kg (1.92±0.07 lb)]
Compressor
Ty p eInclined plate (SWASH PLATE), fixed capacity
(10SR17), Temperature fuse
Exhaust 177 cc (10.80 cu in)/rev
Max. permissible speed 6,000 rpm
Magnet clutch
Ty p e D r y, s i n g l e - d i s c t y p e
Powe r c on su mp t i on 35 W
Ty p e o f b e l t V- b e l t 6 P K
Pulley dia. (effective dia.) 115 mm (4.53 in)
Pulley ratio 1.16
Condenser
Ty p e C o r r u g a t e d f i n ( S u b c o o l t y p e )
Core face area0.29 m2 (3.122 sq ft)
Core thickness 16 mm (0.63 in)
Radiation area7.65 m2 (82.35 sq ft)
Receiver drier Effective inner capacity190 cm3 (11.6 cu in)
Expansion valve Type Box time (external pressure equalizing type)
Evaporator
Ty p e S i n g l e t a n k
Dimensions (W × H × T)293.1 × 211 × 38 mm
(11.54 × 8.31 × 1.50 in)
Blower fan
Fan t yp e S i r oc co fa n
Outer diameter× width 165 ×75 mm (6.50 × 2.95 in)
Powe r c on su mp t i on 2 60 W

AC-4
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
•Dual A/C model (Front A/C and Rear cooler)
Item Specification
Ty p e o f a i r c o n d i t i o n e rFr o nt Reh e at a ir - mi x t y pe
Rear Cooler
Cooling capacity7.2 kW
(5,331 kcal/h, 21,154 BTU/h)
RefrigerantHFC-134a (CH2FCF3)
[0.87±0.03 kg (1.92±0.07 lb)]
Compressor
Ty p eInclined plate (SWASH PLATE), fixed capacity
(10SR17), Temperature fuse
Exhaust 177 cc (10.80 cu in)/rev
Max. permissible speed 6,000 rpm
Magnet clutch
Ty p e D r y, s i n g l e - d i s c t y p e
Powe r c on su mp t i on 35 W
Ty p e o f b e l t V- b e l t 6 P K
Pulley dia. (effective dia.) 115 mm (3.7 in)
Pulley ratio 1.16
Condenser
Ty p e C o r r u g a t e d f i n ( S u b c o o l t y p e )
Core face area0.29 m2 (2.077 sq ft)
Core thickness 16 mm (0.63 in)
Radiation area7.65 m2 (61.57 sq ft)
Receiver drier Effective inner capacity 280 cc (17.1 cu in)
Expansion valveFront TypeBox time (external pressure equalizing type)Rear Type
Evaporator
Front Type Single tank
Dimensions (W × H × T)293.1 × 211 × 38 mm
(11.54 × 8.31× 1.50 in)
Rear
Ty p e S i n g l e t a n k
Dimensions (W × H × T)132.1 × 181 × 38 mm
(5.2 × 7.13× 1.50 in)
Blower fan
Front Fan type Sirocco fan
Outer diameter× width 165 ×75 mm (6.49 × 2.95 in)
Powe r c on su mp t i on 2 60 W
Rear
Fan t yp e S i r oc co fa n
Outer diameter× width 150 ×70 mm (5.91 × 2.95 in)
Powe r c on su mp t i on 1 5 0 W or l es s
Condenser fan (Sub fan)
Motor type Magnet
Powe r c on su mp t i on 1 60 W
Fan o ut e r d i am et e r 3 20 mm (1 2 . 6 i n)
Radiator fan (Main fan)
Motor type Magnet
Powe r c on su mp t i on 1 60 W
Fan o ut e r d i am et e r 3 20 mm (1 2 . 6 i n)
Idling speed (A/C ON) MPFI model 800±100 rpm

AC-6
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
B: COMPONENT
1. HEATER COOLING UNIT
AC-01268
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)(8)
(7)
(15)
(16)
(18)(14)
(13)
(17)
(20)
(3)
(6)
(1)(21)
(2)
(5)
(19)
T
T
(4)

AC-14
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
C: CAUTION
1. HFC-134A A/C SYSTEM
•The cooling system components for the HFC-
134a system such as the refrigerant and compres-
sor oil are different from the conventional CFC-12
system components and they are incompatible with
each other.
•Vehicles with the HFC-134a system can be iden-
tified by the label (A) attached to the vehicle.
Before maintenance, check which A/C system is in-
stalled to the vehicle.
2. COMPRESSOR OIL
•HFC-134a compressor oil has no compatibility
with that of CFC-12 system.
•Use only Denso Oil 8, the manufacturer-autho-
rized compressor oil for the HFC-134a system.
•Do not mix multiple compressor oils.
If CFC-12 compressor oil is used in the HFC-134a
A/C system, the compressor may become stuck
due to poor lubrication, or the refrigerant may leak
due to swelling of rubber parts.
On the other hand, if HFC-134a compressor oil is
used in a CFC-12 A/C system, the durability of the
A/C system will be lowered.
•HFC-134a compressor oil is very hygroscopic.
When replacing or installing/removing A/C parts,
immediately isolate the oil from atmosphere using a
plug or tape. In order to avoid moisture, store the oil
in a container with its cap tightly closed.
3. REFRIGERANT
•CFC-12 refrigerant cannot be used in a HFC-
134a A/C system. HFC-134a refrigerant, also can-
not be used in a CFC-12 A/C system.
•If an incorrect or no refrigerant is used, it will re-
sult in poor lubrication and the compressor itself
may be damaged.
4. HANDLING OF REFRIGERANT
•The refrigerant boils at approx. –30°C (22°F).
When handling it, be sure to wear protective gog-
gles and protective gloves. Direct contact of the re-
frigerant with skin may cause frostbite.
If the refrigerant gets into your eye, avoid rubbing
your eyes with your hands. Wash your eye with
plenty of water, and receive medical treatment from
an eye doctor.
•Do not heat a service can. If a service can is di-
rectly heated, or put into boiling water, the inside
pressure will become extremely high. This may
cause the can to explode. If a service can must be
warmed up, use warm water of 40°C (104°F) or less.
•Do not drop or subject a service can to impacts.
(Observe the precautions and operation procedure
described on the refrigerant can.)
•When the engine is running, do not open the
high-pressure valve of the manifold gauge. High-
pressure gas can back-flow resulting in an explo-
sion of the can.
•Provide good ventilation and do not work in a
closed area.
•In order to prevent global warming, avoid releas-
ing HFC-134a into the atmosphere. Using a refrig-
erant recovery system, discharge and recycle the
gas.
AC-01380
(A) Goggles
(B) Gloves
(C) Avoid open flame
(D) No direct heat on container
(E) Do not discharge
(F) Loosen
(A)(B)
(C) (D)
(E)
(F)
AC-00007

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

AC-30
Heater Core
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
11.Heater Core
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Draw out the refrigerant with the refrigerant re-
covery unit erant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the heater and cooling unit. AC-35, REMOVAL, Heater and Cooling Unit.>
4) Remove the screws and remove the heater core
cover and pipe clamp.
5) Remove the heater core (A).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
AC-01133
AC-01134(A)

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