EXPANSION VALVE INSTALLATION

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L.H.D.

1.  Slide the outlet pipe to the right while being careful not to allow the remaining compressor oil in the outlet pipe to spill.

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2.  Install the expansion valve.

3.  Install the outlet pipe.

4.  Cut the adhesive polyurethane (1) as shown in the figure.

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5.  Attach the adhesive polyurethane (1) to the outlet pipe as shown in the figure.

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6.  Roll the adhesive polyurethane (1) around the outlet pipe.

7.  Align the adhesive polyurethane (2) notch with the center of the lower surface of the expansion valve, and adhere.

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8.  Roll on the adhesive polyurethane (2) so that it wraps around the expansion valve.

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9.  Bend around the adhesive polyurethane (2) and adhere it to the outlet pipe.

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10.  Connect the power MOS FET connector. (full-auto air conditioner)

11.  Connect the resistor connector. (manual air conditioner)

12.  Install the evaporator temperature sensor wiring harness clip.

13.  Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.

14.  Install the following parts:

(1)  Side wall (RH) (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Heat duct (RH) (See HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Glove compartment cover (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15.  Connect the clutch pipe and cooler hose while being careful not to allow the remaining oil in the pipe and A/C unit to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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16.  Install the cooler hose (LO) bracket.

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Tightening torque
6.9—9.8 N·m {71—99 kgf·cm, 62—86 in·lbf}

17.  Install the air cleaner component.

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

19.  Connect the negative battery cable.

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


R.H.D.

1.  Slide the outlet pipe to the right while being careful not to allow the remaining compressor oil in the outlet pipe to spill.

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2.  Install the expansion valve.

3.  Install the outlet pipe.

4.  Cut the adhesive polyurethane (2) as shown in the figure.

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5.  Align the adhesive polyurethane (2) notch with the center of the lower surface of the expansion valve, and adhere.

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6.  Roll on the adhesive polyurethane (2) so that it wraps around the expansion valve.

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7.  Bend around the adhesive polyurethane (2) and adhere it to the side surface of the outlet pipe.

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8.  Roll the adhesive polyurethane (2) on to the outlet pipe as shown in the figure.

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9.  Instal the air mix actuator. (full-auto air conditioner) (See AIR MIX ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].)

10.  Install the clutch pedal. (MTX) (See CLUTCH PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See CLUTCH PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)

11.  Install the following parts:

(1)  Heat duct (RH) (See HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Steering shaft lower side L-shaped bracket (MTX) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
(3)  Driver's side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Front side trim (RH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Front scuff plate (RH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Boot panel (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
(10)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)

12.  Connect the cooler pipe and cooler hose while being careful not to allow the remaining oil in the pipe and A/C unit to spill. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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13.  Install the cooler hose (LO) bracket.

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Tightening torque
6.9—9.8 N·m {71—99 kgf·cm, 62—86 in·lbf}

14.  Install the air cleaner component.

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

16.  Connect the negative battery cable.

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