2004 forester service manual quick reference index body section

Replacement parts

Evaporator

Condenser

Hose

Receiver dryer

Compressor Oil

HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

6. Compressor Oil

A: OPERATION

NOTE:

Before making repairs, conduct the oil return operation to return the compressor oil in circulation with the refrigerant to the compressor.

1) Increase the engine speed to 1,500 rpm.

2) Turn ON the A/C switch.

3) Turn the temperature control dial to MAX COOL.

4) Set the air inlet select switch to RECIRC position.

5) Turn the fan dial to HI.

6) Leave in this condition for 10 minutes.

B: REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

• If a component is replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil (same as the amount of remaining oil in removed component).

• When replacing the compressor, the new compressor will already have the specified amount of oil in it. Install the new compressor after removing the same amount of oil that is remaining in the compressor removed.

Amount of oil replenishment

Approx. 50 cm

3

(1.7 US fl oz, 1.8 Imp fl oz)

Approx. 30 cm

3

(1.0 US fl oz, 1.1 Imp fl oz)

Approx. 10 cm

3

(0.4 US fl oz, 0.4 Imp fl oz)

Approx. 10 cm

3

(0.4 US fl oz, 0.4 Imp fl oz)

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