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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Evaporator Core and Expansion Valve Replacement

NOTE:  Special effort must be used to keep all R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture in the oil is very difficult to remove and will cause a
reliability problem with the compressor.

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE EMPTY BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. THE
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MUST ALSO BE RELIEVED OF ALL PRESSURE
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1. Remove right quarter trim panel and D-pillar trim. 
2. Remove fan A/C distribution duct.
3. Remove rear A/C unit.
4. Remove blower scroll.

Evaporator Cover

5. Remove evaporator cover.

Expansion Valve

6. Remove the nut that mounts the refrigerant plumbing block to the expansion valve.

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