Expansion Valve: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
With the PCV hose connected, remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move the air intake boot.
- H4 model: Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot.
- H6 model: Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot.
Disconnect the hose - pressure suction.
CAUTION: Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
1. Disconnect the quick connector.
  Preparation tool:
  
  ST: SP TL REMOVER PD (73499XA00A)
  1. Face collar side (A) of the quick connector (1) to the remover (2), and set lock part (B) on the stopper side (C) of the remover.
    
    Fig 1: Installing Face Collar Side Of Quick Connector To Remover
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  2. Insert the remover.
    
    Fig 2: Inserting Remover
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    Do not bend the needle (4) in the remover.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Needle
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  3. With the pipe secured, press the label part (D) of the remover with a thumb. Connector is unlocked and the quick connector opens.
    
    Fig 4: Pressing Label Part Of Remover
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    Fig 5: Unlocking Quick Connector
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  4. Pull the remover (2) and separate the pipe (3) from the quick connector (1).
    
    Fig 6: Separating Pipe From Quick Connector
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  5. Pull up the stopper (C) and remove the remover (2) and quick connector (1) from the pipe.
    
    Fig 7: Removing Remover And Quick Connector From Pipe
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  6. Disconnect the quick connector (1) from the remover (2).
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Remover
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2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the bolts and detach the hose - pressure suction.
Fig 9: Identifying Pressure Suction Hose Bolts
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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 10: Identifying Expansion Valve Bolt (Cooling)
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