Subaru Outback (BR): Heater and Cooling Unit
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) Drain the coolant from the radiator.
- H4 non-turbo model: <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-14, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT,
REPLACEMENT, Engine
Coolant.>
- H4 turbo model: <Ref. to CO(H4DOTC)-14, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT,
REPLACEMENT, Engine
Coolant.>
- H6 model: <Ref. to CO(H6DO)-12, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT,
Engine Coolant.>
4) Remove the connector and bolts, and remove the high-pressure hose and AC
pipe from the expansion
valve.
5) Loosen the heater hose clamps and remove the hoses.

6) Remove the instrument panel assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL, Instrument
Panel Assembly.>
7) Remove the engine control module (ECM).
- Release the lock and remove the relay holder.
- Remove the nuts, and remove the engine control module (ECM).

8) Remove the heater and cooling unit.
- Remove the bolt and remove the heater and cooling unit.

9) Remove the blower motor unit assembly.
- Release the claws and remove the bolts.

- Remove the blower motor unit assembly as shown in the figure.

B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Do not start the engine before charging refrigerant.
- If the engine is started with no refrigerant charge, replace the
compressor.
- Replace O-rings and pipe clamps with new parts and install securely.
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to "INSTALLATION" of "Instrument Panel Assembly". <Ref. to EI-95,
INSTALLATION, Instrument Panel
Assembly.>
2) Fill engine coolant.
- H4 non-turbo model: <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-14, FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT,
REPLACEMENT, Engine
Coolant.>
- H4 turbo model: <Ref. to CO(H4DOTC)-14, FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT,
REPLACEMENT, Engine
Coolant.>
- H6 model: <Ref. to CO(H6DO)-12, FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT,
Engine Coolant.>
3) Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-25, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Charging
Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Heater cooling unit: <Ref. to AC-6, HEATER COOLING UNIT, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
Blower motor unit: <Ref. to AC-8, BLOWER MOTOR UNIT, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
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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) Drain t
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
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
SEE MORE:
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays
your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive
after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of
being involved in a serious or fatal a
The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds.
The light illuminates when the “CRUISE” main switch is pressed.
NOTE
● If you press the “CRUISE” main switch button while turni
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