Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Plumbing - Front
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant System Recovery.
2. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (2).
3. Disconnect the A/C suction and liquid lines from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the washer seals.
4. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the A/C evaporator.
5. Remove the A/C expansion valve from the A/C evaporator and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator and expansion valve ports.
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant Oil Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as
designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: Replacement of the seals is required anytime a refrigerant line or expansion valve is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber and
metal washer seals may result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
