Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Refrigerant Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair
Passenger Zone Valve Removal/Installation
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PASSENGER ZONE VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
1. Recover the refrigerant. See See: Service and Repair/Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging.
2. Disconnect the passenger zone valve electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 passenger zone valve fittings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 17 Nm {1.7 kgf-m, 13 ft-lbf}.
4. Remove the passenger zone valve bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.
5. Remove the passenger zone valve.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. See See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Adding.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. See See: Service and Repair/Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging
