Refrigerant Control Solenoid Valve: Service and Repair

PASSENGER ZONE VALVE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the passenger zone valve electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 passenger zone valve fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).

4. Remove the passenger zone valve bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

5. Remove the passenger zone valve.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.