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

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Removal, installation |
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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 |
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Action to be taken in the event air conditioning is damaged or leaks |
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AH83.30-N-0004-01A |
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Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture during repair work |
All models with air conditioning |
AH83.30-N-0005-01A |
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Notes on handling R134a refrigerant |
All models with R134a refrigerant |
AH83.30-N-0003-01A |
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Drain air conditioning (recycle), evacuate, charge, check for leakage |
Add quantity of compressor oil evacuated to refrigeration circuit when charging air conditioning |
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Unscrew hex. nut (1) |
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*BA83.30-P-1001-01A |
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Pull off pressure lines |
Plug openings (parts kit), replace O-rings (4) (moisten with compressor oil) |
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Unscrew screws (3) (2x) |
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*BA83.30-P-1002-01A |
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Pull expansion valve (5) off of pressure lines (7) |
Plug openings (parts kit), replace O-rings (4) (moisten with compressor oil) |
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Installation:
Tighten screws alternately to avoid canting |
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Reinstall in opposite order |
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Replace receiver/drier |
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AR83.30-P-6520G |
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Switch on air conditioning and allow it to idle for approx. 4 minutes |
Set temperature dials blue Blower to max. |
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Check air conditioning for proper function |
Air outlet temperature at center nozzle should not drop below +5 ° C, if necessary ↓ Perform diagnosis according to Diagnosis Manual |
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Find leaky point in air conditioning circuit |
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*WE58.40-Z-1002-20A |

AIR CONDITIONING
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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 |