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Expansion Valve: Removal

  1. Using the refrigerant recovery system. discharge refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  2. Move the air intake boot. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: With the PCV hose connected, remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body.
  3. Disconnect the hose - pressure suction.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply excessive force to the hose.
    • Seal the engaging parts of the disconnected hose, pipe and expansion valve - cooling with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: SP TL REMOVER PD (73499XA00A)

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      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.
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      2. Insert the remover.
        NOTE: Do not bend the needle (4) in the remover.
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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.
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      4. Pull the remover (2) and separate the pipe (3) from the quick connector (1).
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      5. Pull up the stopper (C) and remove the remover (2) and quick connector (1) from the pipe.
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      6. Remove the quick connector (1) from the remover (2).
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    2. Remove the bolts and nuts, and detach the hose - pressure suction.
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  4. Remove the expansion valve -  cooling.
    1. Remove the bolt, and remove the expansion valve -  cooling.
      CAUTION: Seal the engaging parts of the pipe and expansion valve - cooling with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.

      Preparation tool: 

      Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)

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