Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Hvac system (heater ventilator and a c) / Expansion valve / Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE

2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure > PROCEDURE

3. Disconnect the hose - pressure suction and the pipe - evaporator cooling.

CAUTION:

Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Detach the clips and bolts, and detach the hose - pressure suction and the pipe - evaporator cooling.

4. Remove the bolt, and remove the expansion valve - cooling.

CAUTION:

Seal the pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.

Preparation tool:

Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)

Installation

CAUTION:• Do not start the engine before charging refrigerant.• If the engine is started with no refrigerant charge, replace the compressor assembly.• Replace the gasket and O-rings ...

Other materials:

Adjustment
1. THRUST BEARING PRELOAD1. Select a suitable adjusting washer No. 1 so that dimension (H) will be zero in a visual check. Position the washer (20 - 31 - 4) and lock washer (20 - 31 - 2.3) and attach the lock nut (20 - 11).2. Install the lock nut with ST1, ST2 and ST3.NOTE:• Use new lock nuts ...