A/C Expansion Valve Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the retaining nuts that secure the suction hose and the liquid evaporator pipe blocks at the firewall.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Nuts Securing Suction Hose

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Remove the expansion valve bolts.
Remove the expansion valve.
Remove the O-rings from the evaporator lines.

Fig 2: Removing O-Rings From Evaporator Lines

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