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:
Removal
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Note
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof Control SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the sunroof control system, refer to the respective section.• Glass lid: Glass Lid">• Sunroof assembly: Sunroof Assembly">• Sunroof motor: Sunroof ...
Preparation tool
DIFFERENTIALS > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. SPECIAL TOOLILLUSTRATIONTOOL NUMBERDESCRIPTIONREMARKS398477701HANDLE• Used for installing the rear bearing race.• Used for installing the front bearing race.398477702DRIFT• Used for installing the front bearing race. (T-type) ...
