Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester and 2000 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery negative terminal.
Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system, see DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM .
Remove low-pressure hose (A):
CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.
1. Remove hose attaching bolts (C).
2. Remove the hose assembly from evaporator unit.
3. Disconnect the low-pressure hose (A) from the hose assembly (E).
Remove high-pressure hose (B):
CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.
1. Remove hose attaching bolt (D).
2. Remove high-pressure hose (B).
Fig 1: Removing High-Pressure Hose (B)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Charge refrigerant. See EVACUATING AND CHARGING .