9-3 Viggen Coupe (9400) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) HO (1999)
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Cut the pipes using plate shears and pull the evaporator out of the climate control unit.
Fitting
1
Fit the evaporator in the climate control unit. Lubricate the upper pan of the evaporator with vaseline if necessary. Fill compressor oil, see Air
Conditioning Compressor/Compressor Oil/Service and Repair.
2
Fit new O-rings on the pipe connections at the evaporator. Lubricate the O-rings with synthetic vaseline.
3
Fit the expansion valve. There are adapter pipes with block from the evaporator out to the engine compartment.
4
Tighten the expansion valve retaining bolts alt. bolts securing the block.
Tightening torque:
Expansion valve 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Block 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
5
Tighten the bolt in the engine compartment that secures the A/C pipes PAD-connection to the expansion valve alt. block.
Tightening torque:
Expansion valve 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Block 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
6
Connect the anti-freeze sensor to the low-pressure pipe with clips.