Expansion Valve: Installation

1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Base, 31THSECTION Installation
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace both aluminum gaskets. Carefully install expansion valve without scratching sealing surfaces.
  2. Tighten expansion valve-to-evaporator sealing plate bolts to 100 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Tighten plumbing sealing plate bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 N.m). Evacuate and recharge system.
Fig 1: Removing Expansion Valve
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