Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing, Front: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Coat the new seals -1- with refrigerant oil before installing.

-- Push the new seal -1- on the connecting tubes -2-.

-- Check the refrigerant line for contamination and damage. If necessary, clean or replace.

NOTE:

Ignore items -1, 3, and 4-.

A missing or incorrectly installed heat shield insulation -2- can reduce the output of the A/C system (change of the adjusted control characteristic due to radiant heat).

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CAUTION:

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .