Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
A/C Expansion Valve - Removal
Front
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 system See: Service and Repair/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.
Rear
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.
