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Subaru Outback F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Subaru
Model
Outback F4-
Engine
2.5L DOHC Turbo
Year
2006
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Refrigerant: Testing and Inspection

Refrigerant Leak Check

INSPECTION

1. Operate the A/C system for approx. 10 minutes, and confirm that the high-side pressure shows at least 690 kPa (7.03 kg/sq.cm, 100 psi). Then

stop the engine to start the leak test.

2. Starting from the connection between high-pressure pipe and evaporator, check the system for leaks along the high-pressure side through the

compressor. The following items must be checked thoroughly.

3. Check the joint and seam between pressure switch (dual switch) and high-pressure pipe.
4. Check the connections between condenser and pipes, and welded joints on the condenser.

The leak tester may detect the oil on the condenser fins as a leak.

5. Check the joint between compressor and hoses.
6. Check the machined area of compressor and other joints on the compressor.
7. Check the compressor shaft seal at the area near the center of compressor clutch pulley.

Some shaft seals show a slight amount of leakage about 3 g (0.1 oz.) per year. This is not a problem.

8. Starting from the connection between low-pressure pipe and evaporator, check the system for leakage along the low-pressure side through the

compressor. The following items must be checked thoroughly.
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Connection between 2 parts

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Connection between pipe and plate

9. Visually check the rubber area of the flexible hose for cracks.

Check the entire length of the flexible hose, especially the connection with the metal hose end.

CAUTION:  Carefully check the external surface of hoses and tubes at approx. 25 mm (0.98 in) per second.

10. Disconnect the drain hose from heater case, and check the hose end for at least 10 seconds. 

After the test is finished, reconnect the drain hose.

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