Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
3. Disconnect the the A/C lines from the expansion valve. Cap or tape over the open A/C lines.
4. Remove the lines from the expansion valve.
5. Remove the expansion valve retainer screw from the expansion valve.
6. Remove the expansion valve.
7. Remove the expansion valve gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a NEW gasket and install the expansion valve to the evaporator.
2. Install the expansion valve bolts and tighten to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
3. Install NEW seals on the A/C lines and install the lines to the expansion valve.
4. Evacuate the A/C system.
5. Recharge the A/C system.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
