COOLER EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

When removing the cooler expansion valve by itself, be sure to install a new cooler expansion valve.

PROCEDURE

  1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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  2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (for 1KR-FE)

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  3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BUMPER SUPPORT (for 1KR-FE)

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  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 1PP)

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  5. DISCONNECT AIRCONDITIONER HOSE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for 1KR-FE)

    1. E294210

      Remove the bolt from radiator support sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the air conditioner hose and accessory assembly.

    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner hose and accessory assembly.

      Note:

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

  6. DISCONNECT AIRCONDITIONER HOSE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for 1PP)

    1. E294211

      Remove the nut and disconnect the air conditioner hose and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner hose 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. E294212

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

    2. Remove the cooler expansion valve.

    3. E295155C01

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      No. 1 Cooler Evaporator Sub-assembly

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