Refrigerant Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair

PASSENGER ZONE VALVE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Loosen the nuts and disconnect the passenger zone valve line fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

3. Remove the passenger zone valve mounting nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the passenger zone valve.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.