Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

EXPANSION VALVE


Removal and Installation for Expansion Valve


REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. HFC-134A (R-134A) Service Procedure.
2. Remove the cowl top grille. Removal And Installation Coupe (Coupe), Removal And Installation Sedan (Sedan).
3. Remove the strut tower bar. Exploded View.
4. Remove the lower cowl top extension RH.
5. Disconnect the A/C pipes from the expansion valve.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.





6. Remove the expansion valve bolts and the expansion valve.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Expansion valve mounting bolts : 2.9 - 5.0 N.m (0.29 - 0.51 kg-m, 26 - 44 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-rings with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them for installation.