Expansion valve
Expansion valve |
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Drain refrigerant from the A/C system, see .
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LHD: Raise the car.
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Remove the bolt securing the A/C pipes PAD-connection to the expansion valve.
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Remove both expansion valve retaining bolts.
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Remove the expansion valve. Plug openings in the A/C pipes.
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Fitting |
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Fill compressor oil, see . Fit new O-rings in the A/C pipes from the evaporator and lubricate them using synthetic vaseline.
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Fit the expansion valve on the A/C pipes. Tighten both expansion valve retaining bolts.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft) |
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Fit new O-rings on the A/C pipes from the compressor and lubricate them using synthetic vaseline.
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Fit the A/C pipes in the expansion valve. Tighten the bolt securing the PAD-connection to the expansion valve.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft) |
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Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill refrigerant, see .
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