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Subaru Outback F6-3.0L (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Service Precautions (page 3 of 4)

Make
Subaru
Model
Outback F6-
Engine
3.0L
Year
2003
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceService Precautions · page 3 of 4
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Connection between the tube and nut

10. 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.

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

After the test is finished, reconnect the drain hose.

12. Turn the ignition key to ON position, and run the blower at high speed for 1 minute. Stop the blower to check the ventilation grille on the

instrument panel While moving the tester closer to the grille, run the blower for 1 or 2 seconds, then stop it Check the grille at that point for at
least 10 seconds

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