Expansion valve

1. Loosen the heater coolant inlet and outlet pipe clips and disconnect the pipe. Collect the fluid.

NOTE: The two pipes present one recess (A) or two recesses (B) as to avoid possible inversion.

IMPORTANT: Cap the disconnected fittings to avoid moisture and impurity from getting into the system.

1. From under the dashboard, loosen the conditioner assembly tie-rod fastening screws.
2. Remove the tie-rod.
3. Loosen the expansion valve cover fastening screws.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Loosen the screw (5a) and take the plate (5b).
6. Remove the fitting.

Refit the fitting by reversing the removal sequence.

NOTE: Replace the fitting O-rings. Only use green rings resistant to R134A coolant. Lubricate the fittings with anti-freeze oil.

EXPANSION VALVE

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Remove the fitting between expansion valve and conditioner pipes (see specific paragraph).

1. Loosen the expansion valve fastening screw.
2. Remove the expansion valve (2a) and take the plate (2b).