Expansion Valve: Removal and Installation: Removal

Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to [HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ].
Remove the high-pressure pipe and low-pressure pipe bolt (A) from the front expansion valve (1).

Fig 1: Identifying High/Low Pressure Pipe Bolt & Front Expansion Valve
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CAUTION: Cap or wrap the A/C refrigerant pipe ends and the evaporator pipe ends with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air and contaminants.
Remove the front expansion valve bolts (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Expansion Valve Bolts
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Remove the expansion valve.