Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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-- Replace the seals -1 and 4- on the connecting tubes -2 and 3-.

-- Inspect the refrigerant line for debris and damage.

-- Push the refrigerant line -2- by hand in the expansion valve.

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-- Install the bolt -1- by hand.

-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

A missing or incorrectly installed heat shield insulation -2- can reduce the output of the A/C system (change of the adjusted control characteristic due to radiant heat).

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