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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2022IMPREZA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 24 (HVAC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (HEV))WORK SUPPORTLIST
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans
Work Support: List
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION List
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Work Support item | Contents | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Electric driven compressor break-in drive | Must be performed due to the compressor protection, when the compressor assembly was replaced with a new one. Starting the break-in drive automatically switches the A/C setting to a proper setting for the break-in drive. | Perform the operation by following the compressor installation procedure Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (HEV)>COMPRESSOR>INSTALLATION . |
| Expansion Valve Fully Open Mode | Must be performed because if the expansion valve is not fully open when performing refrigerant recovery and evacuation, refrigerant recovery and evacuation may not be completed thoroughly. Perform refrigerant recovery and evacuation when the Expansion Valve Fully Open Mode is [Fully open]. | Perform the operation by following the refrigerant recovery procedure and evacuation procedure Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (HEV)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE |
| Expansion Valve Initialize Mode | Must be performed to correct the offset of expansion valve opening angle, when the expansion valve cooler assembly or heater assembly was replaced with a new part. Performing [Expansion Valve Initialize Mode] can correct the offset of the opening angle. | Perform the operation by following the expansion valve installation procedure Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (HEV)>EXPANSION VALVE . |
| Refrigerant Filling Mode | Must be performed because refrigerant may not be able to be filled up to the specified amount when the filling operation is performed. Fill with refrigerant when the [Refrigerant Filling Mode] is [Ready]. | Perform the operation by following the refrigerant filling procedure Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (HEV)>REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.