Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

When removing the cooler expansion valve by itself, be sure to install a new cooler expansion valve and new bolt for the suction pipe sub-assembly.

RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM See step 1
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
DISCONNECT NO. 1 BRAKE ACTUATOR TUBE See step 4
DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 7
DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY See step 8
REMOVE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE
1. Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 hexagon bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Bolts Location
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2. Temporarily install the bolt for the suction pipe sub-assembly halfway to the cooler expansion valve.
  
  Fig 2: Temporarily Install Bolt For Suction Pipe Sub-Assembly Halfway
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  *a Bolt for Suction Pipe Sub-assembly
3. Hold the bolt and pull it to remove the cooler expansion valve as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Hold Bolt And Pull It To Remove Cooler Expansion Valve
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4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 1 cooler evaporator sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying O-Rings
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  *1 No. 1 Cooler Evaporator Sub-assembly