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Expansion valve, cars with a 4-cylinder engine + all RHD

Expansion valve, cars with a 4-cylinder engine + all RHD


To remove


1. Drain the AC system of refrigerant.

2. LHD: Raise the car.

3. Remove the bolt securing the AC pipes' PAD connection to the expansion valve.

4. Undo the two expansion valve retaining screws.

5. Lift out the expansion valve. Plug the openings in the AC hoses.


To fit



1. Fit new O-rings on the AC pipes from the evaporator and lubricate them with synthetic vaseline.

2. Refit the expansion valve on the AC pipes. Tighten the two expansion valve retaining bolts.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)

3. Fit new O-rings on the AC pipes from the compressor and lubricate them with synthetic vaseline.

4. 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)

5. Fill up with compressor oil, carry out vacuum pumping of the AC system and fill up with refrigerant.