Replacing the Expansion Valve: Installation

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Fig 1: Expansion Valve With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Assemble the O-rings. Lubricate them with air conditioning (A/C) compressor oil.
Secure the expansion valve by hand. Position it so that it is free of the evaporator. Secure it. Use two wrenches.
Press the temperature sensor onto the pipe
Reinstall the insulation
Install the evaporator according to Evaporator .

Tightening torque: Heavy duty pipe: 20 Nm, Thin pipe: 15 Nm. Sensor: 12 Nm.