Range Rover (LM) V8-4.4L (2009)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Removal
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the plenum chamber.
3. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant.
All vehicles
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
4. Disconnect the A/C pipes.
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Remove the 2 bolts.
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Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
5. Remove the floor console extension trim panel.
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Remove the screw.
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Release the 2 clips.
Right-hand drive vehicles
6. Release the driver side closing trim panel.
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Remove the 4 screws.
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Remove the clip.
7. Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
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Release the vehicle diagnostic socket.