Expansion Valve: Removal

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DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.

Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
1. Specified amount: 650 +/- 50 g (22.92 +/- 1.76 oz.)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See INSTRUMENT PANEL )
REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
1. Pry out the packings.
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Do not reuse the packings.
2. Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 4 bolts and tube and accessary.
  1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
  NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Expansion Valve
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
3. Remove the expansion valve from tube connector.
  NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  
  HINT:
  
  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.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Expansion Valve From Tube Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002