Subaru Outback (BR): 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.

4) Remove the bolts, then remove the expansion valve.
Preparation tool: Hexagon wrench (4 mm)

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Do not start the engine before charging refrigerant.
- If the engine is started with no refrigerant charge, replace the
compressor.
- Replace the gasket and O-rings with new parts, and then apply
compressor oil.
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-25, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Charging
Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Air conditioning unit: <Ref. to AC-10, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
Hose and Pipe
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- When disconnecting hoses, do not apply excessive force.
- Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent
foreign matter from entering.
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 bolts and screws and detach the hoses and pipes.

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Do not start the engine before charging refrigerant.
- If the engine is started with no refrigerant charge, replace the
compressor.
- Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.
- When connecting hoses, do not apply an excessive force to them. After
installing, check that no
torsion or excessive tension applied to the hoses.
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-25, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Charging
Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to AC-10, AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT, COMPONENT,
General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the hoses for cracks, damage and expansion. Replace the hose if
faulty.
2) Check the pipes for crack or damage. Replace the pipe if faulty.
READ NEXT:
A: INSPECTION
1) Perform a diagnosis code (DTC) check by connecting the Subaru Select
Monitor.
2) If any diagnosis code (DTC) is displayed, refer to "List of Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC)" in "HVAC
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the intake door actuator to RECIRC position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Operate the control panel and switch to RECIRC mode.
In the condition of step (2), turn the ignition
A: REMOVAL
1. DRIVER'S SEAT
1) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref. to EI-64, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
2) Remove the bolts, and remove the knee guard panel.
3) Remove
SEE MORE:
A: LIST
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
A: DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT (PRNDL INPUT)
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Inhibitor switch is faulty.
At least 2 range signal is input.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Shift characteristics are erroneous.
This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped
to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position and with the parking brake released.
If the brake system warning light should illuminate while driving
(with the parking bra
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