Removal and Installation for Front Expansion Valve: Removal

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Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ".
Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to "FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ".
Remove the cooler grommet.
Remove the expansion valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Grommet And Expansion Valve
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.