INSTALLING THE EXPANSION VALVE (ORIFICE)
Install a new expansion valve.
NOTE:
Make sure that the expansion valve is properly pressed into the pipe section at
the evaporator.
Install the cap nut. Tighten. See: TIGHTENING TORQUE .
FINISHING
CHECKING THE FUNCTION AND LEAK TRACING
Vacuum pump the air conditioning (A/C) system. See: VACUUM PUMPING .
Fill the air conditioning (A/C) system with refrigerant. See: REFRIGERANT, FILLING .
Leak trace the air conditioning (A/C) system. See: LEAK DETECTION, TRACER AGENT , LEAK
TRACING, ELECTRONIC LEAK TRACER (2008-2009) or LEAK TRACING, ELECTRONIC LEAK
TRACER (2007, 2010-11) .
CHECKING THE PERFORMANCE
Carry out a performance test on the climate control unit. See: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM, CHECK .
LOW PRESSURE SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROL
REMOVE / INSTALL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Fig. 102: Identifying Low Pressure Switch Climate Control
Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
2012 Volvo C30 T-5
HVAC Climate Units - Removal, Replacement And Installation