A/C Expansion Valve Removal and Installation: Installation
- Clean the grooves that fit the O-rings of any dirt or contamination.
- Install new O-rings on the evaporator tubes.
- Install a expansion valve onto the evaporator tubes.
- Insert the expansion valve connector block retaining stud bolts.
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Tighten
Tighten the expansion valve retaining stud bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
- Install the suction hose/liquid pipe block retaining nuts.
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Tighten
Tighten the suction hose/liquid pipe block-to-expansion valve retaining nuts to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .