EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Installation position

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SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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

3.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

4.  Remove the cooler hose (LO) bracket installation nut. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

5.  Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

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Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.

6.  Remove the bolts.

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

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Engine cover (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

(2)  Center cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the cooler hose (LO) bracket installation nuts. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

5.  Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

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Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.

6.  Remove the bolts.

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

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)