Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Forester and 2000 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery negative terminal.
Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system, see DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM .
Remove front grille, see FRONT GRILLE .
Disconnect high-pressure hose (A) and high-pressure pipe (B) from condenser.

Fig 1: Disconnecting High-Pressure Hose (A) & High-Pressure Pipe (B) From Condenser
Remove the radiator bracket (A) and then remove the two bolts which secure condenser. While lifting condenser, remove it through space between radiator and radiator panel.

Fig 2: Remove Radiator Bracket (A) & Removing Condenser
The condenser should be installed in the reverse order in which it was removed.
When installing the condenser, pay attention to the following:

CAUTION: Before connecting the pipe, be sure to apply oil to the periphery of O-ring.

NOTE: After installing condenser, ensure that guide (A) on lower side of condenser is inserted into hole in radiator panel (B). Tighten attaching bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Condenser, Align Guide Pin (A) Into Hole In Radiator Panel (B).
Charge refrigerant. See EVACUATING AND CHARGING .