Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation For Front Expansion Valve
EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion Valve
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Refrigeration System.
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to See: Housing Assembly HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal And Installation.
3. Remove the front heater core and evaporator pipes grommet.
4. Remove the front expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-rings on then front expansion valve and the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them for
installation.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.