184001364 - 5040A58 PIPE FROM EXPANSION VALVE TO COMPRESSOR - R+R

Follow the safety instructions (See 5040 - Precautions)

Removing ( Refitting ) Place the vehicle on a lift.Drain the refrigerant (    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE).1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) for the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor.

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

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) for the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor.2. Remove the pipe from expansion valve to compressor. Refitting ( Removing ) Check that the pipe between the expansion valve and the compressor is not damaged and there are no cracks that would affect the seal.

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

1. Place the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor in position.2. Connect the connector (2a) for the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor, expansion valve side and fasten it tightening the bolt (2b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
2b	Bolt	COOLANT SYSTEM FITTINGS	M6	0.9

1. Connect the connector (1a) for the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor, compressor side and fasten it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1b	Bolt	COOLANT SYSTEM FITTINGS	M6	0.9

Repressurize using refrigerant (    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE).Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Follow the safety instructions (See 5040 - Precautions)

Follow the safety instructions (See 5040 - Precautions)