Rear Expansion Valve Removal and Installation for H27 Engine Model: Removal

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Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount added to the system.
Remove rear luggage mat end garnish (1), rear luggage box (2), rear side sill scuff (3) rear quarter lower trim (4) and rear quarter upper trim (5).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Luggage Mat End Garnish
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Loosen floor suction pipe and floor liquid pipe mounting bolt (1).
Remove rear liquid pipe and rear suction pipe bolt (1) from rear expansion valve (2).
Remove rear expansion valve (2) from rear A/C unit (3).

NOTE: Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of system.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Expansion Valve

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