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Removing and installing expansion valve - AR83.30-P-5520G

MODEL 170 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or, for USA, Tempmatic with CODE (581a) Automatic air conditioning 

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Valve Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
DANGER Explosion hazard  when performing welding or brazing work on closed air conditioning. Poisoning hazard  from inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Injury hazard  from eye or skin contact with liquid refrigerant Never perform welding or brazing work on the closed air conditioning system or in its vicinity. Smoking and open flame is prohibited. Wear protective goggles and protective gloves, work only in well ventilated rooms. Perform repair work on air conditioning circuit only if system is discharged. AS83.00-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Action to be taken in the event air conditioning is damaged or leaks   AH83.30-N-0004-01A 
NOTES Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture during repair work All models with air conditioning AH83.30-N-0005-01A 
IMPORTANT Notes on handling R134a refrigerant All models with R134a refrigerant AH83.30-N-0003-01A 
1 Drain air conditioning (recycle), evacuate, charge, check for leakage NOTES Add quantity of compressor oil evacuated to refrigeration circuit when charging air conditioning  
2 Unscrew hex. nut (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.30-P-1001-01A 
3 Pull off pressure lines NOTES Plug openings (parts kit), replace O-rings (4) (moisten with compressor oil)  
4 Unscrew screws (3) (2x) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.30-P-1002-01A 
5 Pull expansion valve (5) off of pressure lines (7) NOTES Plug openings (parts kit), replace O-rings (4) (moisten with compressor oil)  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten screws alternately to avoid canting  
6 Reinstall in opposite order    
7 Replace receiver/drier   AR83.30-P-6520G 
8 Switch on air conditioning and allow it to idle for approx. 4 minutes IMPORTANT Set temperature dials blue Blower to max.  
9 Check air conditioning for proper function IMPORTANT Air outlet temperature at center nozzle should not drop below +5 ° C, if necessary ↓ Perform diagnosis according to Diagnosis Manual  
10 Find leaky point in air conditioning circuit COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WE58.40-Z-1002-20A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 170
BA83.30-P-1001-01A Nut on expansion valve Nm 10
BA83.30-P-1002-01A Screw on expansion valve Nm 8
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1002-20A Air conditioning leak detector