Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
Underbody Refrigerant Rear Extension Lines
4. Disconnect the underbody refrigerant rear extension lines from the underbody refrigerant lines located behind the right rear wheel housing.
5. Remove the nut that secures the underbody refrigerant rear extension lines and sealing plate to the rear A/C expansion valve which extends
through the rear floor panel.
6. Disengage the metal retaining strap from the sealing plate and disconnect the underbody refrigerant rear extension lines from the rear A/C
expansion valve.
7. Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the underbody refrigerant line and extension line fittings.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened underbody refrigerant line and extension line fittings.