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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Refrigerant Recovery Procedure: Procedure

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Procedure

CAUTION:

During operation, be sure to wear protective goggles and protective gloves.
Connect the refrigerant recovery system with the manifold gauge set to discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system and reuse it.
When reusing the discharged refrigerant, keep service cans on hand. Because the discharge rate with the recovery system is approx. 90%, service cans are necessary to charge the refrigerant.
Follow the detailed operation procedure described in the operation manual attached to the refrigerant recovery system.

Perform the compressor oil return operation. < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Compressor Oil. >
Stop the engine.
Make sure the valves on low-/high-pressure sides of manifold gauge set are fully closed.

Fig 1: Identifying Valves On Low-/High-Pressure Sides Of Manifold Gauge
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Install the low-/high-pressure hoses to the service ports on the low-/high-pressure sides of the vehicle respectively.

Fig 2: Installing Low-/High-Pressure Hoses To Service Ports
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Connect the center hose to the refrigerant recovery system.
Follow the operation manual to activate the refrigerant recovery system.

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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.