CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur.
Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
3. Remove the insulator.
4. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.
5. Remove the following parts:
1. Dashboard under cover
2. Front scuff plate inner
3. Front side trim
4. Console panel
5. Console
6. Glove compartment
7. Hood release
8. Lower panel
9. Center panel
10. Passenger-side air bag module
6. Remove the airflow mode actuator.
7. Disconnect the air intake actuator connector.
8. Remove the duct (1).
9. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (1).
CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane
completely.
10. Remove the one bolt and shift the evaporator pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Remove the two bolts.
12. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
13. Remove the screws and plate.
14. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (2).
CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane
completely.
15. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (3).
CAUTION: Being careful not to damage the adhesive sponge rubber or adhesive polyurethane, remove adhesive polyurethane
completely.
16. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (4).
