XL-7 Touring 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Rear Expansion Valve
Removal
1. Remove rear A/C unit referring to "Rear A/C Unit (Rear A/C Evaporator) Removal and Installation:".
2. Disconnect solenoid valve connector (1).
3. Loosen solenoid valve bracket mounting screws (2).
4. Remove rear liquid pipe and rear suction pipe bolt (1), and then disconnect rear liquid pipe (2) and rear suction pipe (3) with solenoid valve and its
bracket from rear expansion valve (4).
5. Remove rear expansion valve (4) from rear A/C unit (5).
NOTE: Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of system.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install rear expansion valve.