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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWHVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator and A/C)
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator and A/C)
Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge Set
PROCEDURE
1. Place the vehicle in the shade and windless condition.
2. Open the front hood.
3. Connect the manifold gauge set.
4. Open all windows and close all doors.
5. Increase the engine to 1,500 rpm.
6. Turn on the A/C switch.
7. Turn the temperature control switch to MAX COOL.
8. Put in RECIRC position.
9. Turn the blower control switch to HI.
10. Read the gauge.
Standard:
Low pressure: 127 - 196 kPa (1.3 - 2.0 kg/sq.cm, 18 - 28 psi)
High pressure: 1,471 - 1,667 kPa (15 - 17 kg/sq.cm, 213 - 242 psi)
Ambient temperature: 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F)
PROCEDURE
1. Place the vehicle in the shade and windless condition.
2. Open the front hood.
3. Connect the manifold gauge set.
4. Open all windows and close all doors.
5. Increase the engine to 1,500 rpm.
6. Turn on the A/C switch.
7. Turn the temperature control switch to MAX COOL.
8. Put in RECIRC position.
9. Turn the blower control switch to HI.
10. Read the gauge.
Standard:
Low pressure: 127 - 196 kPa (1.3 - 2.0 kg/sq.cm, 18 - 28 psi)
High pressure: 1,471 - 1,667 kPa (15 - 17 kg/sq.cm, 213 - 242 psi)
Ambient temperature: 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.