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Expansion valve

Expansion valve

Removing



1. Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system, see Filling and draining refrigerant with Robinair Smart Cart 10324 Robinair 17234 .

2. LHD: Raise the car.

3. Remove the bolt securing the A/C pipes PAD-connection to the expansion valve.

4. Remove both expansion valve retaining bolts.

5. Remove the expansion valve. Plug openings in the A/C pipes.


Fitting



1. Fill with compressor oil, see Filling and adjusting compressor oil . Fit new O-rings on the A/C pipes from the evaporator and lubricate them with synthetic vaseline.

2. Fit the expansion valve on the A/C pipes. Tighten both expansion valve retaining bolts.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)

3. Fit new O-rings on the A/C pipes from the compressor and lubricate them using synthetic vaseline.

4. 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)

5. Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill with refrigerant, see Filling and draining refrigerant with Robinair Smart Cart 10324 Robinair 17234 .