Filter/Drier - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual

SUCTION LINE EXPANSION LIQUID LINE VALVE SPECIAL TOOL OTC
24 - 22 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Use special tool kit 7193 to disconnect quick
connectors on expansion valve (Fig. 46) and (Fig. 47).
(4) Remove lines at expansion valve (Fig. 48).
Fig. 46 Special Tool 7240 For Liquid Line
Fig. 47 Special Tool 7242 For Suction Line
Fig. 48 Lines At Expansion Valve
SPECIAL OTC 7242 TOOL 7240 A/C LINES
(5) Remove two retaining bolts from expansion
valve (Fig. 49).
(6) Remove expansion valve (Fig. 50).
(7) Remove expansion valve gasket.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Always install a new gasket when
replacing expansion valve.
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten new expansion valve to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
Fig. 49 Expansion Valve Bolts

FILTER/DRIER

Fig. 50 Expansion Valve
The filter/drier is a receiver for reserve refrigerant.
It also has a desiccant bag and a filter. This is used
to absorb moisture and filter the refrigerant as it
passes through the filter/drier.
The filter/drier is located left of the coolant bottle
(Fig. 51). The A/C refrigerant must be removed from
the system before removing the filter/drier. Always
use a refrigerant recovery machine.
EXPANSION VALVE EXPANSION VALVE MOUNT- ING SCREWS
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