64 51 522 Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Draw off refrigerant from A/C system
W10 only: Remove battery container. Refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 4AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Detach refrigerant lines.

Installation:

Replace O-rings.

Fig 1: Detaching Refrigerant Lines

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Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 5AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove adapter block.

Installation:

Replace O-rings.

Fig 2: Locating Adapter Block Retaining Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Retaining Screws

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Detach expansion valve in direction of arrow (1) to engine compartment and remove in direction of arrow (2).

Installation:

Replace O-rings.

Fig 4: Detaching Expansion Valve

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