Installing Expansion Valve

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Before the expansion valve is re-installed, the O-rings of the refrigerant lines must be checked for damage and replaced if necessary.
Wet the O-rings of the refrigerant lines with refrigerant oil.

Carefully push expansion valve onto refrigerant lines from evaporator - do not tilt.

Fig 1: Installing And Screwing Expansion Valve
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Insert the two fastening screws -arrows- and screw down. → Tightening torque: 6.5 ftlb.
Clip line from brake booster into the holder.

Fig 2: Installing Brake Booster Line
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Position refrigerant lines on expansion valve and press into place - do not tilt.

Fig 3: Positioning Refrigerant Lines On Expansion Valve
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Carefully push refrigerant lines onto expansion valve (do not tilt) and tighten with the two fastening screws. → Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.

Fig 4: Screwing Down Refrigerant Lines On Expansion Valve
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