Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINES


Removal and Installation for Expansion Valve


REMOVAL
1. Evacuate and recover the A/C system refrigerant. Refer to Procedures.
2. Reposition the lower dash insulator out of the way.
3. Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe from the expansion valve.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe and hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of contaminants.





4. Remove the expansion valve bolts (A) and then remove the expansion valve (1).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Expansion valve bolts : 3.9 N.m (0.40 kg-m, 35 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-rings with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them when installing them.