Passenger Zone Valve Removal/Installation

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PASSENGER ZONE VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID










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. See Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging.

2. Disconnect the passenger zone valve electrical connector.

3. Disconnect the 2 passenger zone valve fittings.

- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm {1.7 kgf-m, 150 in-lbf}.

4. Remove the passenger zone valve bracket nut.

- To install, tighten to 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.

5. Remove the passenger zone valve.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. See Refrigerant Oil Adding.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. See Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging.