82DMC12 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hey group, Tomorrow I plan on finally replacing my expansion valve. I am looking for detailed instructions on how to get to the valve as well as a good way to discharge the freon before I work on it. R134a is environmentally friendly and since I am trying to save money doing this myself I plan on discharging the system myself and then bringing the car to the A/C shop after I have put the new valve in so they can vacuum and charge the system. If anyone can assist me, please write back promptly. I hope to get this done in early afternoon. I meant to post earlier but have been very busy the last couple days (just bought a condo!). Thanks! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82DMC12 Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 Well I took apart some of the passenger side fan housing parts today and I found the refrigerant lines going into the car. Looks like they go behind the stereo. Is that where the valve and evaporator are? I don't want to tear that crap apart unless I really have to. Been there done that. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 You cannot legally work on yoru own A/C system ,you need a proper purge system to do the work properly anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82DMC12 Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 You cannot legally work on yoru own A/C system ,you need a proper purge system to do the work properly anyway. ← Turns out my next door neighbor in my condo has an A/C machine and is certified. He said he's purge the system for me but I still need to know where the expansion valve is located. He doesn't have any books or info for this car either. Someone on here has to know. I have the Mitchell on-demand stuff on cdrom which is frankly a waste of money. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 it is on the right side of the dash behind the core by the firewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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