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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDUREDISCHARGE THE SYSTEM
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Discharge the System
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Discharge the System
Discharge the System
CAUTION: The following points should be kept in mind when discharging the system.
- Be certain that goggles and gloves are worn.
- Connect refrigerant recovery system to manifold gauge set and remove recycle refrigerant from A/C system.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate refrigerant recovery system for operation.
1. CONNECTING THE MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
1. Close the high and low side manifold valves.
2. Turn the A/C system ON and turn the IG switch OFF.
3. Attach the high and low-pressure manifolds to the high and low services port on the vehicle.
2. PREPARE FOR DISCHARGING
Connect the center manifold hose to the refrigerant recovery system to recycle refrigerant.
CAUTION: The following points should be kept in mind when discharging the system.
- Be certain that goggles and gloves are worn.
- Connect refrigerant recovery system to manifold gauge set and remove recycle refrigerant from A/C system.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate refrigerant recovery system for operation.
1. CONNECTING THE MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
1. Close the high and low side manifold valves.
2. Turn the A/C system ON and turn the IG switch OFF.
3. Attach the high and low-pressure manifolds to the high and low services port on the vehicle.
2. PREPARE FOR DISCHARGING
Connect the center manifold hose to the refrigerant recovery system to recycle 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.