Frelander 2. Manual — part 421

Climate Control - Thermostatic Expansion Valve

Removal and Installation

Removal

• NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Refer to:

Specifications

(414-00 Battery and Charging System -

General Information, Specifications).

1.

Recover the A/C refrigerant.

Refer to:

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and

Charging

(412-00 Climate Control System - General Information,

General Procedures).

2.

Remove the plenum chamber panel.

Refer to:

Plenum Chamber

(412-01 Climate Control, Removal and

Installation).

3.

4. CAUTIONS:

Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new

blanking caps.

Lubricate the new seals with clean refrigerant oil.

• NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.

Torque: 9 Nm

4.

Torque: 4 Nm

5.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1.

Climate Control - EvaporatorLHD AWD

Removal and Installation

Removal

• NOTE: The removal of this component involves cutting an aperture in the evaporator housing wall and cutting through
the high and low pressure A/C lines. A service repair kit is supplied to cover this procedure.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Refer to:

Specifications

(414-00 Battery and Charging System -

General Information, Specifications).

1.

Recover the A/C refrigerant.

Refer to:

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and

Charging

(412-00 Climate Control System - General Information,

General Procedures).

2.

Remove the plenum chamber panel.

Refer to:

Plenum Chamber

(412-01 Climate Control, Removal and

Installation).

3.

If installed, remove the anti-theft alarm horn with
integral battery.

4.

5.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are

sealed. Use new blanking caps.

Disconnect the A/C pipes from the TXV.

5.

6.

Remove the RH floor console extension.

7.

Remove the glove compartment.

Refer to:

Glove Compartment

(501-12 Instrument Panel and

Console, Removal and Installation).

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