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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Condenser
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3. Remove front grille.
4. Remove canister from bracket.
CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect hose from canister.
- Insert air vent hose of canister into the hole on body.
5. Remove the radiator upper bracket of both side.
6. Disconnect high-pressure hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from condenser.
7. Remove the two bolts which secure condenser. While lifting condenser, remove it through space between radiator and radiator panel.
8. The condenser should be installed in the reverse order in which it was removed.
When installing the condenser, pay attention to the following:
CAUTION: Before connecting the pipe, be sure to apply oil to the periphery of O-ring.
NOTE: After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel.
Tighten attaching bolts.
9. Charge refrigerant.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3. Remove front grille.
4. Remove canister from bracket.
CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect hose from canister.
- Insert air vent hose of canister into the hole on body.
5. Remove the radiator upper bracket of both side.
6. Disconnect high-pressure hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from condenser.
7. Remove the two bolts which secure condenser. While lifting condenser, remove it through space between radiator and radiator panel.
8. The condenser should be installed in the reverse order in which it was removed.
When installing the condenser, pay attention to the following:
CAUTION: Before connecting the pipe, be sure to apply oil to the periphery of O-ring.
NOTE: After installing condenser, ensure that guide on lower side of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel.
Tighten attaching bolts.
9. Charge refrigerant.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.