Front Expansion Valve Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/ charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
).
- Remove the front evaporator core (see FRONT EVAPORATOR CORE REPLACEMENT
).
- Remove the bolts, then remove the front expansion valve (A) and O-rings (B).
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- Install the front expansion valve in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
- Make sure that there is no air leakage.
- Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING
).