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

