S80 T6 Executive L6-2.8L Turbo VIN 90 B6284T (2001)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Expansion Valve, Replacing
Expansion valve, replacing
Expansion valve, replacing
Before starting work on the expansion valve
Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning (A/C) systems. See Refrigerant, safety regulations See: Service
Precautions/Technician Safety Information.
Note! Read the instructions covering slow and quick leaks. See Oil in the A/C system See: Refrigerant Oil/Service and Repair
Note! Always plug the pipes and connections when working on the climate control system.
Removal
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First read Before starting work on the expansion valve
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Disconnect the battery negative lead. See Battery, replacing See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Battery, Replacing
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Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, draining See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant, Draining
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Remove the engine stabilizer brace in the engine compartment. For 5 cylinder engines
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Remove the engine stabilizer brace in the engine compartment. For 6 cylinder engines Replacing cross stay/upper torque rod See: Engine,
Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Engine Mount/Engine Torque Strut/Service and Repair/Replacing
Cross Stay/Upper Torque Rod
Open:
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the clamp for the refrigerant pipe on the side member.