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Control Valves: Notes

NOTE: Beginning 7 Jan. 1973 Cadillac phased into production the Valves In Receiver (VIR) system. The VIR unit combines expansion valve, POA valve, receiver-drier, and sight glass into one unit (see Fig 1). Service procedures below will include the new VIR and the traditional POA systems.
Fig 1: Cut-Away View VIR Assembly
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