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Old 10-02-2007, 08:09 AM
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How can I remove the A/C expansion valve?
Hi, Does anyone knows how to remove the A/C expansion valve. A friend told me that I have to remove all the dashboard so I could reach it, but I´m not sure about that.
Please help.
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Old 10-12-2014, 01:12 PM
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Hmmm...
Still no luck on even locating the expansion valve. ):
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Old 10-12-2014, 05:37 PM
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Try this link: Heater, Ventilation, & Air Condutioning.
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You have to,

yes it's a hideous process. takes couple of hours, that's IF you already know how to remove ALL stuff on dash in advance
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hmmm.
I mean, i know how to get everything in the dash out. Thats not the problem. The problem is FINDING it. Lol
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finding it? once everything is out, u will see it.
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I really dont have the money to spend, how hard is it to change the expansion valve?
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the valve itself is not expensive. It's just the labor that's the problem
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