Rear

NOTE: This article contains corrected data processed from TSB# PG001-05.

REAR A/C EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
- Charge system with refrigerant and inspect the leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount:
Dual A/C: 1050 ±50 g (37.03 ±1.76 oz.)

2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

HINT: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHORS
4. REMOVE BACKDOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
6. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR GARNISH
7. REMOVE REAR WINDOW SIDE GARNISH RH
8. REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL RH
9. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH RH




10. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes.
Torque: 5.4 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in.-lbf)

NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.





11. REMOVE AIR DUCT
(a) Remove the 3 clips and cover.
(b) Remove the 2 air ducts.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.

12. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE




(a) Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets.
(b) Pry out the packings.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- Do not refuse the packing.

(c) Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in.-lbf)




(d) Remove the 3 bolts.
(e) Lift the A/C unit until the tube and accessary is removed.
(f) Remove the tube and accessary.




(g) Remove the holder and disconnect the heat sensing tube.

(h) Loose the 2 nuts and remove the expansion valve.
Torque:
Nut A: 13 Nm (135 kgf-cm, 10 in-lbf)
Nut B: 22 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 16 in-lbf)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
- Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the expansion valve.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.