REMOVAL
| CAUTION | When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do not apply excessive force to them. Confirm that no torsion and excessive tension exists after installing. Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent contamination from entering. |
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- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
- Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. See «OPERATION»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/manual-hvac-system/#hvac) , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
- Remove the evaporator unit mounting bolt (A).
- Remove the low-pressure hose attaching bolts (B).
- Disconnect the low-pressure hose from evaporator unit.
- Disconnect the low-pressure hose from compressor.
- Remove the low-pressure hose from the vehicle.
- Remove the high-pressure hose attaching bolts (C).
- Disconnect the high-pressure hose from compressor.
- Disconnect the high-pressure hose from condenser.
- Remove the high-pressure hose from the vehicle.
- Remove the high-pressure tube attaching bolt (D).
- Remove the high-pressure tube from the vehicle.
| CAUTION | When disconnecting/connecting hoses, do not apply an excessive force to them. Confirm that no torsion and excessive tension exists after installing. Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent contamination from entering. |
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Charge refrigerant. See «OPERATION»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/manual-hvac-system/#hvac) , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.
Note. If cracking, damage, or swelling is found on a hose, replace it with a new one.
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- (3)-(4): Continuity exists.
- (1)-(2): No continuity
While applying battery voltage to the cable between (3) and (4), check continuity between (1) and (2).
If no continuity exists, replace the relay with a new one.
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- Connect the manifold gauge to the service valve on the high-pressure side.
- Remove the pressure switch harness connector. Using a circuit tester, inspect the ON-OFF operation of the pressure switch.
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- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
- Remove the center console panel (A).
- Loosen two screws to remove the center air vent grille (B).
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- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
- Remove the heater vent duct. See «REMOVAL»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/manual-hvac-system/#hvac) , Heater Vent Duct.
- Loosen the screws to remove the side air vent grille.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
The direction and amount of air should be adjusted smoothly.
The adjustment should be kept in each position.
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- Remove the heater unit. See «REMOVAL»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/manual-hvac-system/#hvac) , Heater And Cooling Unit.
- Remove the front seat. See «REMOVAL»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/seats/#seats) , Front Seat.
- Remove the front side sill cover.
- Pull off the floor mat to remove the heater duct.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Remove the instrument panel. See «REMOVAL»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exteriorinterior-trim) , Instrument Panel Assembly.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the heater vent duct.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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See also:
• REMOVAL
• V-BELT
• V-BELT
• REMOVAL
• REPLACEMENT
• REMOVAL
• OPERATION
• REPLACEMENT
• REMOVAL