Subaru Outback (BR): Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.
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Expansion Valve
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-24,
PROCEDURE, Refrigerant
Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the connector and bolts, and remove the high-pressure hose and AC pipe
from the expansion
valve.
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