Removal (from 07/2011)

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COOLER EXPANSION VALVE (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

NOTICE:
When removing the cooler expansion valve by itself, be sure to install a new cooler expansion valve and new bolt for air conditioning tube and accessory.

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

2. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

3. REMOVE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE

(a) Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 hexagon bolts.





(b) Temporarily attach the bolt for the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly halfway to the cooler expansion valve.





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(c) Hold the bolt and pull it to remove the cooler expansion valve as shown in the illustration.





(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the cooler evaporator.





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