Rear A/C Expansion Valve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system .
- Drain engine coolant from radiator .
- Remove rear seat outer belt floor anchors .
- Remove backdoor scuff plate .
- Remove rear door scuff plate right side .
- Remove upper back door garnish .
- Remove rear window side garnish right side .
- Remove rear quarter trim panel right side .
- Remove quarter pillar garnish right side .
- Disconnect liquid and suction tubes
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Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes. See Figure.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf)
- Remove rear A/C unit
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- Remove the 3 clips and cover. See Figure.
- Remove the 2 air ducts.
- Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
- Remove expansion valve
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- Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets. See Figure.
- Pry out the packings.
- Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf)
- Remove the 3 bolts. See Figure.
- Lift the A/C unit until the tube and accessary is removed.
- Remove the tube and accessary.
NOTE:At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Do not refuse the packing.
- Remove evaporator
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- Remove the 8 screws and cover. See Figure.
- Pull out the evaporator.
NOTE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect the leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount:
Dual A/C: 1050 +/- 50 g (37.03 +/- 1.76 oz.)
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
CAUTION:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.