Valve, A/C Expansion: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line (2) and A/C suction line (3) to the A/C expansion valve (4).
- Disconnect the A/C liquid and suction lines and from the A/C expansion valve and position the refrigerant lines out of the way.
- Remove the O-ring seals from the liquid and suction line fittings and discard.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid and suction line fittings.
- Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the evaporator tube tapping block (3).
- Remove the A/C expansion valve from the evaporator tube tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evaporator tube fittings and all expansion valve ports.