Expansion valve, cars with a 4-cylinder engine + all RHD
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Expansion valve, cars with a 4-cylinder engine + all RHD
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1.
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Drain the AC system of refrigerant.
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3.
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Remove the bolt securing the AC pipes' PAD connection to the expansion valve.
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4.
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Undo the two expansion valve retaining screws.
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5.
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Lift out the expansion valve. Plug the openings in the AC hoses.
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1.
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Fit new O-rings on the AC pipes from the evaporator and lubricate them with synthetic vaseline.
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2.
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Refit the expansion valve on the AC pipes. Tighten the two expansion valve retaining bolts.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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3.
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Fit new O-rings on the AC pipes from the compressor and lubricate them with synthetic vaseline.
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4.
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Refit the AC hoses on 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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5.
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Fill up with compressor oil, carry out vacuum pumping of the AC system and fill up with refrigerant.
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