REAR EXPANSION VALVE WITH Hybrid Battery Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve 2 -N517-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit (refer to Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant Circuit, Using Service Station).

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering .

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and the refrigerant lines -1 and 4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line Components

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-- Disconnect and remove the connector -2- from the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Hybrid Battery Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve Components

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-- Remove bolts -1-.

-- Remove the Hybrid Battery Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve 2 -N517- -3- from the refrigerant lines to the evaporator.

NOTE:

Close all open lines and connections on the refrigerant line with suitable caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).