T100 Regular Cab Pickup 2WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1998)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
2. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Remove the packing and clamp, then disconnect the heat sensing tube from suction tube of evaporator.
b. Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the expansion valve from evaporator and liquid tube.
Torque:
Expansion valve x Evaporator: 22 N.m (225 kgf/cm, 16 ft.lbf)
Expansion valve x Liquid tube: 13 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal