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A/C Issues - Expansion Valve Replacement

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Old 03-30-12, 04:30 AM
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Default A/C Issues - Expansion Valve Replacement

I've got a '93 SC400 that I'm pretty sure has got a bad expansion valve. I'm planning on replacing it this weekend.

Has anyone done this job before? Any tips or write ups?

Do I need to get behind the dash, or can I get to it by removing the ABS unit? Anything I need to know before removing the ABS unit if that is the way to go?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated!
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I jus did mine this past week in my 94 SC300..

Its actually fairly easy,
-Unbolt the AC lines that are bolted to the firewall
-Remove the Glove box & Lower kick panel
-Un screw all the phillip head screws on the white box & under it
-Behind the white cover, is the evap, pull the Evap out the car
-Then replace expansion valve..

Reverse steps to put it back to normal..then u will be fine..ohhhh disconnect the Battery too

Goodluck!!!!
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Where do you guys get all your repair info from?
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^^^
Alot of use do the work ourselves & make write ups for other members, but some guys have the manual book that explains what its needed to be removed etc for doing such things...
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