Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Front A/C Expansion Valve
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
2. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Pry out the packing.
b. Remove the screw and 2 clamps.
c. Remove the holder and disconnect the heat sensing tube.
d. Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the expansion valve.
Torque:
Expansion valve x Evaporator
22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)
Expansion valve x Liquid tube
14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
