5040A58 PIPE FROM EXPANSION VALVE TO COMPRESSOR - R+R - Fiat - NUOVA BRAVO - eLearn

198003088 - 5040A58 PIPE FROM EXPANSION VALVE TO COMPRESSOR - R+R

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Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Introduction).

- Position the vehicle on a lift.- Drain the coolant Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R 1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) for the pipe (1c) from the expansion valve to the compressor.

Seal the connectors that have been disconnected using suitable plugs to prevent dampness and impurities from entering the system.

1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) from the expansion valve (1c).2. Remove the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor.

Refitting ( Removing

) - Check that the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor is undamaged and is not affected by cracks that affect the seal.

Replace the O-rings on the connectors. Only use green coloured seals that are resistant to R134a coolant. Lubricate the connector threads using anti-freeze.

1. Fit the pipe from the expansion valve to the compressor.2. Connect the fitting (2a) to the expansion valve and tighten the nut (2b) to the specified torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Evaporator inlet/outlet connector	Nut	M6	0.7 ÷ 1.1

1. Connect the connector (1a) to the compressor and tighten the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Pipe connector on compressor	Bolt	M6	0.7 ÷ 1.1

Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R - Repressurize the coolant. Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE - Remove the vehicle from the lift.