5040B30 EXPANSION VALVE (TUBE ORIFICE) - R+R - Alfa - 166 - eLearn

3314780 - 5040B30 expansion valve (tube orifice) - r+r

Follow the safety instructions (See 5040A - WARNINGS)

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1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the coolant fluid inlet and outlet pipes (1b) from the expansion valve and the fixing bands (1c).2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the expansion valve (2b) from the evaporator inlet and outlet pipes.

Seal the disconnected connectors, using suitable plugs, to prevent humidity and impurities from entering the system.

Refitting ( Removing

) 1. Place the expanssion valve (1a) back in its housing and fix it to the evaporator inlet and outlet pipes tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1b	Bolt	Evaporator inlet/outlet pipes	M6	Expansion valve side 0.8 - 1.0

Replace the O-Ring seals for the connectors. Only use green coloured seals, resistant to R134A coolant fluid.Lubricate the threads of the connectors using anti-freeze.

2. Place the coolant fluid inlet and outlet pipes (2a) back in their housings and connect them to the expansion valve tightening the nuts (2b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
2b	Nut	Pipe from drier filter to expansion valve.	M6	Expansion valve side 0.8 - 1.0

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
2b	Nut	Pipe from condenser to drier filter	M6	Expansion valve side 0.8 - 1.0

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