Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 862

AC-36

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

COMPRESSOR

4 CYLINDERS:

6 CYLINDERS:

11) Loosen bolts to remove compressor from
bracket.

C: INSTALLATION

1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Replace O-rings on low-/high-pressure hoses
with new ones, then apply compressor oil.
3) When replacing compressor, adjust amount of
compressor oil. <Ref. to AC-29, Compressor Oil.>
4) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-24, OPERA-
TION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>

AC-00291

AC-00292

AC-00293

AC-37

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

CONDENSER

13.Condenser

A: REMOVAL

1) Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge re-
frigerant. <Ref. to AC-23, OPERATION, Refriger-
ant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
3) Remove duct (A).

4) Disconnect high-pressure hose (A) and low-
pressure hose (B) from condenser.

5) Remove radiator bracket (A).

6) Remove 2 bolts. While lifting condenser, pull it
out through the space between the radiator and the
radiator panel.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If a 
damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin 
screwdriver. 
If condenser is replaced, add appropriate
amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
<Ref. to AC-29, REPLACEMENT, Compressor
Oil.>

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Replace O-rings on hoses or pipes with new 
ones, and then apply compressor oil. Confirm 
that lower guide of condenser has been fitted 
into holes on radiator panel. 

2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-24, OPERA-
TION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>

(1) LHD model

(2) RHD model

AC-00289

( A )

AC-00466

( A )

( A )

( B )

( B )

( 1 )

( 2 )

AC-00053

( A )

AC-00295

AC-00343

( A )

AC-38

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

CONDENSER

C: INSPECTION

1) Confirm that no dust or insects are found on the
condenser fins. Air-blow or flush fins with water as
needed.
2) Confirm that no oil leaks from condenser. If a
failure is found, replace condenser with a new one.

AC-39

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

RECEIVER DRIER

14.Receiver Drier

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge re-
frigerant. <Ref. to AC-23, OPERATION, Refriger-
ant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Disconnect pressure switch harness (A).
4) Disconnect pipe (B).
5) Loosen mounting bolts (C) to remove receiver
dryer.

CAUTION:
The receiver drier contains a desiccant. After 
disconnecting receiver drier, plug it to avoid 
moisture. 
If receiver drier is replaced, add appropriate
amount of compressor oil to the compressor.
<Ref. to AC-29, REPLACEMENT, Compressor
Oil.>

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Replace O-rings with new ones, and apply com-
pressor oil. 
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-24, OPERA-
TION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>

AC-00296

( A )

( B )

( B )

( C )