Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">

2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure > PROCEDURE">

3. Remove the air intake boot. Air Intake Boot > REMOVAL">

CAUTION:

Move aside the air intake boot to perform the operation without disconnecting the PCV hose.

4. Remove the expansion valve - cooling. Expansion Valve > REMOVAL">

5. Remove the glove box. Glove Box > REMOVAL">

6. Remove the engine control module (ECM). Engine Control Module (ECM) > REMOVAL">

7. Remove the blower motor unit assembly. Blower Motor Unit Assembly > REMOVAL">

8. Remove the evaporator assembly - cooling.

(1) Disconnect the connector and lock of the thermostat - cooling.

(2) Remove the screws and detach the cover.

(3) Remove the cover - heater unit.

1. Disconnect the connector for the power transistor or resistor.

2. Remove the screws and clips to remove the cover - heater unit.

(4) Remove the bolt, and detach the pipe - evaporator core.

CAUTION:

Seal the disconnected pipe and engaging part of evaporator assembly with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.

Preparation tool:

Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)

(5) Pull out the evaporator assembly - cooling from the case - heater unit.

(6) Remove the thermostat - cooling from the evaporator assembly - cooling.

Inspection

Installation

Other materials:

Installation
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Date and time settings
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Engine overheating
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