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Expansion Valve: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Refer to PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the connector and bolts, and remove the high-pressure hose and AC pipe from the expansion valve.
    Fig 1: Locating Expansion Valve Bolt
    G08348726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolts, then remove the expansion valve.

    Preparation tool: 

    Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in) 

    Fig 2: Locating Expansion Valve Bolts
    G08348727Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.