Rear

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Remove right rear quarter panel trim.
3. Remove the insulator (1) from around the rear A/C evaporator tubes (2) to gain access the two rear A/C expansion valve bolts (3).
4. Remove the two bolts that secure the rear A/C expansion valve (4) between the rear A/C evaporator tubes and the rear evaporator extension tube tapping block (5).
5. Remove the rear A/C expansion valve from between the rear A/C evaporator tubes and the rear evaporator extension tube tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evaporator tubes and extension tube fittings and all rear expansion valve ports.

INSTALLATION




1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened evaporator tube and extension tube fittings and all rear expansion valve ports.
2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the evaporator tube and extension tube fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
3. Install the rear A/C expansion valve (4) between the rear A/C evaporator tubes (2) and the rear extension tube tapping block (5).
4. Install the two bolts (3) that secure the rear A/C expansion valve between the rear A/C evaporator tubes and the rear extension tube tapping block. Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
5. Install a new insulator (1) around the rear A/C evaporator tubes.
6. Install the right rear quarter panel trim.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.