Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Tube Replacement

Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (High Voltage Electric Compressor) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (High Voltage Electric Compressor)
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservior. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Service and Repair
4. Remole the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement Removal and Replacement
5. Disconnect electrical connectors and wire retainers from air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube.




6. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (1) at air conditioning evaporator.
7. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (2) at the drive motor battery coolant cooler.
8. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (3) from the air conditioning evaporator and the drive motor battery coolant cooler.




9. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube clip (1) from the stud.
10. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube retainer (2) from the body.
11. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (3).




12. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (1) at the air conditioning condenser.
13. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (2) from the air conditioning condenser.
14. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube to the vehicle.
2. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (2) from the air conditioning condenser.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (1) at the air conditioning condenser and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).




4. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (3).
5. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube retainer (2) from the body.
6. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube clip (1) from the stud.




7. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (3) from the air conditioning evaporator and the drive motor battery coolant cooler.
8. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (2) at the drive motor battery coolant cooler and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
9. Install the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (1) at air conditioning evaporator and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
10. Connect electrical connectors and wire retainers from air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube.
11. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement Removal and Replacement
12. Install the coolant recovery reservior. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Service and Repair
13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair
14. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (High Voltage Electric Compressor) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (High Voltage Electric Compressor)