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.
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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
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A: PROCEDURE
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A: CHECK
Identification
A: PROCEDURE
Identify the vehicle using the chassis number, part number of the airbag control module or Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE: Proper identification is necessary to ensure proper diagnosis. Components are not interchange
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station and stop at the first one it finds. This function may not be available,
however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation, perform manual tuning
to
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