Subaru Outback: Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.
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Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the
method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUB
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the
following table. This schedule
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.
(3) Pull out the glove box.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filte
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A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT HOOD INSULATOR
Release the clips to remove the front hood insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse any clips damaged during removal. The damaged clip cannot fix the
insulator securely.
Therefore, always replace with a new part.
2. FRONT HOOD SEAL
Remove the clip, and remove the seal.
A: SPECIFICATION
NOTE:
Refer to "PB" section for parking brake specifications. <Ref. to PB-2,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
B: COMPONENT
1. FRONT DISC BRAKE
16-inch type
17-inch type
Caliper body
Air bleeder screw
Guide pin (black)
Pin boot
Piston seal
Piston
Piston boot
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