A/C Expansion Valve - Removal

REMOVAL

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

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





1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Recovery.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (3).
4. Disconnect the A/C suction and liquid lines from the A/C expansion valve, remove and discard the O-ring seals and position the refrigerant lines out of the way.





5. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the evaporator tube tapping block (3).
6. Remove the A/C expansion valve from the evaporator tube tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line and evaporator tube fittings and all expansion valve ports.