Valve, A/C Expansion: Removal
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX). Refer to LINE, A/C LIQUID, REMOVAL .
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction and liquid line fittings.
- Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the evaporator tube tapping block located within the seal (3).
- Remove the A/C expansion valve from the evaporator tube tapping block.
- Remove the O-ring seals from the evaporator tube fittings and discard.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evaporator tube fittings.
