Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Evaporator
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
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > EvaporatorINSPECTION1. Check the evaporator fin for dust. Blow with compressed air or flush fins with water as needed.2. If any oil leak is found, replace ...
Installation
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > EvaporatorINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• If the evaporator assembly - cooling has been replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil. Compressor Oil ...
Other materials:
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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Cancel Code21Cruise control command switch malfunction is detected.TROUBLE SYMPTOM:• Cruise control cannot be set. (Cancelled immediately.)• Cruise control cannot be released.Refer to DTC 11 for diagnostic procedure. Diag ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTIONTroublePossible causeCorrective action• Steering effort is heavy in all ranges.• Steering effort is heavy at stand still.• Steering wheel vibrates when turning.1. Tire and wheel• Improper tire out o ...
Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing a trailer, press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deactivate
the system. The system may not
operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves. For det ...
