Remove expansion valve

CAUTION: Refrigerant circuit under high pressure .
Injury hazard!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Avoid contact with refrigerant; wear safety goggles and hand protection.
For additional information see: HANDLING REFRIGERANT and NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON AIR CONDITIONING .

Preliminary work

Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
Refer to RELEASING THE CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE REFRIGERANT LINE FROM THE EXPANSION VALVE .

Loosen screws (1).
Remove the expansion valve (2).

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