Durango 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the liquid line from the engine compartment.
Fig.3 Expansion Valve Remove/Install
4. Remove the two screws that secure the expansion valve to the evaporator tube mounting flange.
5. Remove the expansion valve from the evaporator tube mounting flange. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the expansion valve to the evaporator tube mounting flange. (Remove all plugs or tape covering connections)
2. Install the two screws that secure the expansion valve to the evaporator tube mounting flange.
3. Install the liquid line to the engine compartment.
4. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
5. Recharge the refrigerant system.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.