Control switch - up to 2000my

5. Remove 2 Allen bolts securing evaporator pipe clamp to thermostatic expansion valve.
6. Remove thermostatic expansion valve from evaporator pipes.
7. Remove and discard 2 ’O’ rings from evaporator pipes.

CAUTION: Immediately cap all air conditioning pipes to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture into the system.

Refit

1. Clean air conditioning pipe connections.
2. Lubricate NEW ’O’ rings with refrigerant oil and fit to air conditioning pipes.
3. Remove caps from NEW thermostatic expansion valve and fit to old unit.
4. Engage valve to evaporator pipes.
5. Position evaporator pipe bracket, fit and tighten Allen bolts to 7 Nm.
6. Engage pipes to valve and position pipe clamp.
7. Tighten pipe clamp bolt to 5 Nm.
8. Renew receiver drier. See this section.
9. Recharge air conditioning system. See Adjustments.

CONTROL SWITCH - UP TO 2000MY

Service repair no - 82.20.07

Remove

1. Remove console closing panel. See BODY, Interior trim components.
2. Release switch panel from centre console.

3. Disconnect multiplug from air conditioning switch.
4. Remove switch.

Refit

1. Connect multiplug and engage switch to panel.
2. Engage panel to console and fit closing panel. See BODY, Interior trim components.