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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGEVAPORATOR CORESERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Disassembly and Assembly
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Disassembly and Assembly
Evaporator Disassembly & Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Disconnect discharge pipe, suction pipe and grommets.
4) Remove glove box and pocket back panel.
5) Disconnect the harness connector from evaporator.
6) Disconnect drain hose.
7) Remove evaporator mounting bolt and nut.
8) Install the evaporator in the reverse order of removal.
9) Charge refrigerant.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1) Remove resistor assembly (1) and remove six screws from evaporator case.
2) Remove thermostat (1) from upper case.
Thermistor (2) is inserted into specified evaporator fin position.
When installing thermostat, be sure to insert thermistor into specified fin position.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2) Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3) Disconnect discharge pipe, suction pipe and grommets.
4) Remove glove box and pocket back panel.
5) Disconnect the harness connector from evaporator.
6) Disconnect drain hose.
7) Remove evaporator mounting bolt and nut.
8) Install the evaporator in the reverse order of removal.
9) Charge refrigerant.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1) Remove resistor assembly (1) and remove six screws from evaporator case.
2) Remove thermostat (1) from upper case.
Thermistor (2) is inserted into specified evaporator fin position.
When installing thermostat, be sure to insert thermistor into specified fin position.
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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.