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HVAC Systems (Heater, Ventilator & A/c): Specifications Subaru Outback BH

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SPECIFICATIONS

WARNINGVehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeZexel DKV-14G 5-Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New Belt (2)19/64-21/64" (7.5-8.5 mm)
Used Belt23/64-13/32" (9.0-10.0 mm)
System Oil Capacity(3) 4.0 ozs
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity21-25 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side399-455 psi (28.0-32.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side(5) 27-37 psi (1.95-2.60 kg/cm 2 )
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied at center of longest span. (2) Readjust belt tension after running engine for 5 minutes. (3) Use ZXL200PG oil. If replacing compressor, drain oil from old and new compressor. Add the same amount of oil drained from old compressor to the new compressor. (4) Operating range of dual-pressure switch. (5) Off-to-on operating pressure listed. On-to-off operating pressure is 22-29 psi (1.55-2.05 kg/cm 2 )
(1)With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied at center of longest span.
(2)Readjust belt tension after running engine for 5 minutes.
(3)Use ZXL200PG oil. If replacing compressor, drain oil from old and new compressor. Add the same amount of oil drained from old compressor to the new compressor.
(4)Operating range of dual-pressure switch.
(5)Off-to-on operating pressure listed. On-to-off operating pressure is 22-29 psi (1.55-2.05 kg/cm 2 )

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Compressor Bolts21 (29)
Compressor Lines10 (14)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Condenser Bolts86 (7)
Condenser Lines176 (15)
Receiver-Drier Lines86 (7)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Manual A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (2000-01 Legacy & Outback 2.5L). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Manual A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (2000-01 Legacy & Outback 2.5L)

Manual A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (2001 Outback 3.0L). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Manual A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (2001 Outback 3.0L)