Control switch

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

Service repair no - 82.20.07

Remove

1. Remove console closing panel. See BODY, Interior trim components.

2. Release switch from centre console.
3. Disconnect multiplug from switch.
4. Remove switch.

Refit

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