Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Refrigerant Charging Procedure
Refrigerant Charging Procedure
PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
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During operation, be sure to wear protective goggles and protective gloves.
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Before charging the refrigerant, evacuate the system to remove small amounts of moisture remaining in the system.
The moisture in the system can be completely evacuated only under the minimum vacuum level. The minimum vacuum level affects the
temperature in the system.
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The list below shows the vacuum values necessary to boil water at various temperatures. In addition, the vacuum levels indicated on the
gauge are approx. 3.3 kPa (25 mmHg, 0.98 inHg) lower than those measured at 304.8 m (1,000 ft) above sea level.
1. Close the valves on low/high pressure sides of the manifold gauge.
2. Install the low/high pressure hoses to the corresponding service ports on the vehicle.
3. Connect the center hose of the manifold gauge set with the vacuum pump.
4. Carefully open the valves on the low/high pressure sides to activate the vacuum pump.
