EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2016 – MX-5 – HVAC
EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
2. Remove the bolt.
CAUTION:
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If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.
3. Disconnect the cooler pipe (LO) and cooler pipe (HI) C.
4. Remove the bolts.
CAUTION:
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If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.
5. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)