Astra L4-1.8L (2009)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the block connector, refrigerant lines, from expansion valve.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the refrigerant lines.
Note: If installation is postponed, close off lines and connections.
3. Remove the thermostatically controlled expansion valve (TXV) (1).
Insert the bolt, block connector refrigerant line, in expansion valve (2) and remove the expansion valve.
Installation Procedure