Refrigerant Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair

To Remove
1 Drain the A/C system of refrigerant.
2 Remove the luggage compartment floor.
3 Remove the trim from around the evaporator casing.
4 Remove the foam -rubber and unplug the solenoid valve connector.
5 Undo the solenoid valve pipe connections. Use a holder.
6 Remove the two screws securing the solenoid valve bracket.
7 Remove the screws securing the solenoid valve to its bracket.







To Install
1 Screw the solenoid valve onto its bracket.
2 Install new O-rings to the pipe connections. Lubricate the O-rings with synthetic vaseline.
3 Do up the solenoid valve pipe connections. Use a holder.

Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.4 lbf ft)

4 Screw on the solenoid valve bracket.
5 Plug in the solenoid valve connector and reinstall the foam rubber around it.
6 Reinstall the trim around the evaporator casing.
7 Reinstall the luggage compartment floor.
8 Fill the system with refrigerant.