COOLER EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL

Note

When removing the cooler expansion valve by itself, be sure to install a new cooler expansion valve and new bolt for suction pipe sub-assembly.


  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the air conditioning with a set temperature of 25°C (77°F) and the blower at low for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the air conditioning system to collect in the air conditioning compressor.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01EVIB

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01EYMF

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01EZ4M

      Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A01EZ0G

      Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ET45

      Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.

    2. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  6. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  7. REMOVE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE


    1. A01EU9K

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

    2. A01EWHGE01
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      *a Bolt for Suction Pipe Sub-assembly

      Temporarily install the bolt for the suction pipe sub-assembly halfway to the cooler expansion valve.

    3. A01EVNR

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

    4. A01EYTUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Cooler Evaporator Sub-assembly

      Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 1 cooler evaporator sub-assembly.