Compressor Control Valve Assembly: Service and Repair

2005 Suzuki Verona L6-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Control Valve Assembly Removal and Installation

Control Valve Assembly Removal

Tools Required:

J-5403 Snap Ring Pliers

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.
2. Remove the control valve retaining ring using the snap ring pliers J-5403.




3. Remove the control valve assembly.

Control Valve Assembly Installation

1. Coat all the O-rings with clean polyalkaline glycol (PAG) oil.




2. Push the control valve in place using thumb pressure.
3. Use the snap ring pliers J-5403 to install the valve retaining ring. The high point of the curved sides must be against the valve housing. Be sure the retaining ring is properly seated in the ring groove.




4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.