Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
4. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
5. Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate inner (RH).
2. Front side trim (RH).
3. Side panel (RH).
4. Side wall.
5. Shift lever component (MTX).
6. Selector lever component (ATX).
7. Front console.
8. Glove compartment.
6. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (3) covering the evaporator pipe.
CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber, remove adhesive polyurethane completely.
7. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (4).
8. Remove the bolt and shift the evaporator pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
9. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (5).
10. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.) Refrigerant System Performance Test