A/C Expansion Valve: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the evaporator tube fittings and all of the expansion valve ports.
- Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on to the evaporator tube fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Install the A/C expansion valve onto the evaporator tube tapping plate.
- Install the two bolts that secure the A/C expansion valve to the evaporator tube tapping plate. Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
- Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings.
- Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the suction and liquid line fittings. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Connect the A/C suction line and the A/C liquid line to the A/C expansion valve.
- Install the nut that secures the refrigerant line tapping plate to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket to the right shock tower and install the bolt securely.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .