Expansion valve
Expansion valve |
To remove |
1. |
Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
.
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2. |
Dismantle the windscreen wipers, use
85 80 144 Puller, windscreen wiper arm
.
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3. |
Open the clips on the bulkhead partition cover and remove
Bulkhead partition cover
.
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4. |
Dismantle the
windscreen wiper assembly
.
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5. |
Open the clips on the fresh-air filter housing and take out the fresh-air filter.
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6. |
Dismantle the fresh-air filter housing.
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8. |
Dismantle the expansion valve. Plug the openings.
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To fit |
1. |
Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See
Filling and adjusting the compressor oil
.
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2. |
Fit the expansion valve.
Tightening torque 15 Nm (11 lbf ft) |
3. |
Insert the high and low pressure pipe into position, replace the sealing washers and fit the pipe's PAD connection to the expansion valve.
Tightening torque 15 Nm (11 lbf ft) |
4. |
Fit the fresh-air filter housing. Make sure the clips lock.
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5. |
Fit the fresh-air filter in the fresh-air filter housing.
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6. |
Fit the
windscreen wiper assembly
.
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7. |
Fit the
cover for the bulkhead partition space
.
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8. |
Fit the windscreen wipers
Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) |
9. |
Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
.
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10. |
Check the performance of the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
.
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