199000072 - 5040B30 EXPANSION VALVE (ORIFICE TUBE) - R+R

Removing ( Refitting )

Follow the safety instructions    Op. 5040 AIR CONDITIONING CASING AND COMPONENTS

- 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 - Raise the vehicle.1. Working under the vehicle, disconnect the pipe from the retaining collar.2. Undo the bolt (2a) and disconnect the connector (2b) for the pipe from the expansion valve.

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

1. Undo the bolts fixing the expansion valve.2. Remove the expansion valve.3. Keep the gaskets.

Do not reuse the gaskets when refitting.

Refitting ( Removing ) - Check that the expansion valve is not damaged.- Place the new gaskets on the expansion valve then secure it in position using the bolts.

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

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

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

- Connect the pipe retaining band.- Lower the vehicle.- Repressurize the coolant.    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE - Remove the vehicle from the lift.