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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier 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 receiver/drier.

1. Remove the evaporator core.
2. Disconnect the evaporator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

3. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.