Control Valve Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to "DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL, EVACUATING, AND CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR A/C SYSTEM :".
Remove the control valve retaining ring using the snap ring pliers J-5403.
Remove the control valve assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Control Valve Retaining Ring Using Snap Ring
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