Expansion Valve: Removing

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-- Extract the refrigerant with the A/C Service Station VAS 6007A (or newer model) from the refrigerant circuit.

NOTE:

Depending on the engine, the heat shield is installed in front of the expansion valve.

Loosen, but do not remove, the heat shield and pull it off slightly. The coolant system does not need to be opened.

If equipped, loosen the heat shield

-- Remove nut -1- (10 Nm).

-- Remove the lock washer -2- and the clip -3-.

-- Loosen the heat shield for the expansion valve -4- from the bulkhead.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Lock Washer And Clip

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All vehicles

-- Remove the refrigerant line -2- bolts -1- (10 Nm).

-- Carefully remove the refrigerant lines -2- from the expansion valve -4-.

-- Remove the expansion valve -4- bolts -8- to (5 Nm).

-- Carefully remove the expansion valve -4- from the heater and A/C unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Line And Bolts

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