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Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING:

The A/C system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Repairs should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Serious or fatal injury may result from improper service procedures.

  1. Remove engine cover. Refer to 2.0L, COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or 2.8L, COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  3. Remove the nut (1a) that secures the Refrigerant Line (1b) to the Expansion Valve (1c).
  4. Remove the nut (2a) that secures the Refrigerant Line (2b) to the Expansion Valve (1c).
  5. Disconnect the Refrigerant Lines (1b, 2b) from the Expansion Valve (1c). Remove and discard  the O-rings.
  6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator and expansion valve ports.
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  7. Remove the two A/C expansion valve (1b) to the evaporator bolts (1a).
  8. Remove the A/C expansion valve (1b) from the evaporator. Remove and discard  the O-rings (3a).
  9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator and expansion valve ports.