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Expansion Valve: Removal

  1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the strut tower bar RH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>STRUT TOWER BAR>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the hose pressure suction.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not apply excessive force to the hose.
    • Seal the disconnected hose, pipe and engaging part of expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
    1. Using ST, disconnect the quick connector.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: 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 taking care not to 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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    7. Remove the bolts and nuts, and detach the hose pressure suction.
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  4. Using the hexagon wrench, remove the bolts, then remove the expansion valve.
CAUTION: Seal the engaging part of pipe and expansion valve with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
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