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Heater Cooling Unit: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refer to OPERATION  , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
  3. Drain LLC from the radiator.
  4. Remove the bolt securing expansion valve and pipe in engine compartment. Release the heater hose clamps in engine compartment to remove the hoses.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Expansion Valve & Pipe In Engine Compartment
    G02089141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Assembly.
  6. Remove the support beam.
  7. Remove the blower motor unit assembly. Refer to REMOVAL  , Blower Motor Unit Assembly.
  8. Disconnect the servo motor connectors.
  9. Loosen the bolt and nuts to remove the heater and cooling unit.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater & Cooling Unit
    G02089142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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