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REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
2. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (2).
3. Disconnect the A/C suction and liquid lines from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the washer seals.





4. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the A/C evaporator.
5. Remove the A/C expansion valve from the A/C evaporator and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator and expansion valve ports.