Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging : High Voltage Electric Compressor
2. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement
3. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor and evaporator hose from the expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Evaporator Hose Replacement
4. Disconnect the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube from the expansion valve.Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Tube Replacement

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Air Conditioning Thermal Expansion Valve Bolts (Qty: 2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

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Air Conditioning Thermal Expansion Valve