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Control Valve Assembly

Remove or Disconnect

1. Recover refrigerant.

2. Remove control valve retaining ring using J 5403 internal snap ring pliers.

3. Remove control valve assembly.

Install or Connect

1. When reassembling control valve, coat O-rings with 525 viscosity refrigeration oil and push in place with thumb pressure.

2. Using J 5403 snap ring pliers. install valve retaining ring with high point of curved sides against valve housing. Be sure retaining ring is properly seated in ring groove. Leak test referring to "Compressor Leak Testing".