Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose & Nut

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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the compressor hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line Retainer Plate Nut
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Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line retainer plate nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
Remove evaporator outlet hose from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the sealing washers from the evaporator outlet hose and the compressor hose. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Install protective caps to the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.