Expansion Valve: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Recovery Procedure>PROCEDURE .
Remove the air intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
CAUTION: Move aside the air intake boot to perform the operation without disconnecting the PCV hose.
Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
Remove the expansion valve - cooling.
1. Remove the bolt, and detach the hose - pressure suction and the pipe - evaporator cooling.
  CAUTION: Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Evaporator Cooling Pipe Hose And Pressure Suction Hose Bolts
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2. Remove the bolt, and remove the expansion valve - cooling.
  CAUTION: Seal the pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
  
  Preparation tool:
  
  Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)

Fig 2: Removing Cooling Expansion Valve

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