EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

    CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

3. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front side trim (RH)
    2. Front scuff plate
    3. Decoration panel
    4. Glove compartment
    5. PJB and PJB bracket
    6. Car-navigation unit
    7. Auto leveling control module

5. Remove the blower case.

Click for full-size image
6. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.) See: Heating and Air Conditioning > Component Tests and General Diagnostics > Refrigerant System Performance Test

Item	Variant	Part #	Price
Expansion Valve	Expansion Valve	BP4K61J14A	$125.27
Valve Sensor	Valve Sensor	BP4K61J22	$16.86

Expansion Valve