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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

Specified amount: 650 ± 50 g (22.92 ± 1.76 oz.)

2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL




3. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Pry out the packings.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packings.

b. Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 4 bolts and tube and accessary.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.




c. Remove the expansion valve from tube connector.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings Immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.