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Remove/install expansion valve - AR83.30-P-5520RK

MODEL 231 

MODIFICATION NOTES

05.10.2016 Safety note added AS83.00-Z-0006-01A  
30.09.2016 Safety note added AS83.00-Z-0007-01A  
30.09.2016 Safety note added AS83.00-Z-0001-01A  
30.09.2016 "Technical note" added AH83.30-P-0005-01A  
30.09.2016 General note added AH83.30-P-0003-02A  
30.09.2016 General note added AH83.30-N-0003-01A  
Fig 1: Expansion Valve Remove/Install Components
G11129393Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors from an air conditioning system containing R134a. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid R134a refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. Model 231
except code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
AS83.00-Z-0006-01A
DANGER Risk of fire  due to ignition of R1234yf refrigerant on hot components. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with escaped R1234yf refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts. Risk of explosion  due to formation of ignitable refrigerant/air mixtures Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated. Model 231
with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
AS83.00-Z-0007-01A
NOTES Procedure for a damaged or leaky air conditioning system   AH83.30-N-0004-01A
NOTES Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work   AH83.30-P-0005-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on handling refrigerant R1234yf Model 231
with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
AH83.30-P-0003-02A
IMPORTANT Notes on handling refrigerant R134a Model 231
except code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
AH83.30-N-0003-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Drain air conditioning system   AR83.30-P-1760YF 
2 Remove high and low-pressure lines of air conditioning service unit on vehicle    
3 Remove windshield wiper system   AR82.30-P-6400RK
4 Unscrew nut (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, refrigerant line to expansion valve *BA83.30-P-1020-01A 
5 Pull low-pressure line (3) out of expansion valve (1)    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Compressor oils (specification 362.1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Sealing ring of low-pressure line (3) must be replaced and moistened with compressor oil. MB 362.1 refrigerant compressor oil (Specification 362.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
6 Seal openings of low-pressure line (3) and expansion valve (1) using suitable stop plugs NOTES
The openings of the low pressure line (3) and on the expansion valve (1) must be sealed. Otherwise, penetrating dirt and moisture will damage the air conditioning system.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 2
7 Unscrew nut (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, refrigerant line to expansion valve *BA83.30-P-1020-01A 
8 Pull high-pressure line (5) out of expansion valve (1)    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Compressor oils (specification 362.1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Sealing ring of high-pressure line (5) must be replaced and moistened with compressor oil. MB 362.1 refrigerant compressor oil (Specification 362.1). See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
9 Seal openings of high-pressure line (5) and expansion valve (1) using suitable stop plugs NOTES
The openings of the high pressure line (5) and on the expansion valve (1) must be sealed. Otherwise, penetrating dirt and moisture will damage the air conditioning system.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 2
10 Remove screws/bolts (6), remove expansion valve (1) and seal connection lines INSTALLATION NOTES
Tighten screws/bolts (6) alternately.
To avoid tilting of the expansion valve (1).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt on expansion valve *BA83.30-P-1002-01A 
11 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
12 Evacuate the air conditioning system, refill it, and then check the system to make sure that it functions correctly and does not leak   AR83.30-P-1760YF 
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 231
BA83.30-P-1002-01A Screw/bolt on expansion valve Nm 5, 5
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 231
BA83.30-P-1020-01A Nut, refrigerant line to expansion valve Nm 8
Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11129394Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA