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Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve (X5 M)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! 
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING R134A TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! 
Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.
Follow NOTES  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:  Replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove gasket (1).

Installation note: 

Observe direction arrows (2) without fail.

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

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Release screws (1) and carefully remove expansion valve (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

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After installation: