64 51 525 Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off refrigerant from A/C system, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
- Remove fresh air duct, refer to 64 31 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT .
Feed out rubber grommet (1).
Installation:
Make sure rubber grommet (1) is correctly seated.
Unscrew nut (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 7AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
Detach refrigerant lines (3) and (4) in direction of arrow.
Installation
Replace sealing rings.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 9AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
Detach expansion valve (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Make sure soundproofing (3) is correctly seated.