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. Remove the air conditioning compressor and evaporator hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Evaporator Hose Replacement
4. Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve tube. 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