Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the liquid evaporator pipe connector block retaining nut at the cowl.
- Remove the expansion valve connector block retaining bolts.
- Remove the expansion valve.
- Discard the O-rings.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the O-ring surface areas of dirt or contamination.
- Install new O-rings on the evaporator tubes.
- Install a new expansion valve onto the evaporator tubes.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the expansion valve retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the expansion valve retaining bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Install the liquid evaporator pipe connecting block retaining nut at the cowl.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid evaporator pipe connecting block retaining nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.