EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Replacement Part

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

3.  Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

4.  Disconnect the front cooler pipe and front cooler hose (LO). Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

•  When setting the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside, only bend the flexible part of the hose. If force is applied to areas other than the flexible hose, the pipe will bend and could be damaged.

5.  Set the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside while being careful not to let remaining oil in the pipes to spill.

6.  Remove the bolts.

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Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

7.  Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Charge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

10.  Perform the air-conditioning system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)