Expansion Valve Removal and Installation: Installation
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Reference: EXPANSION VALVE INSPECTION: MANUAL A/C
Reverse removal procedure noting the following instructions.
- Apply compressor oil to O-ring of expansion valve and pipes.
- Tighten expansion valve bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Expansion valve bolt: 4.5 N.m (0.45 kg-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to "EVACUATION " and "CHARGE " in OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGE: MANUAL A/C .