1. After recovering the AC system or verifying the system is empty, the condenser removal process can begin. 2. Remove the necessary upper trim bezel…

1. After recovering the AC system or verifying the system is empty,the compressor removal process can begin. 2. Remove the fasteners for the suction/discharge line.…

The AC compressor is the heart of the system and must work at a high level in order to provide reliable and long-lasting performance. The…

Receiver dryers are used on vehicles that have a thermal expansion valve as a metering device. The main operation of the receiver dryer is covered…

Accumulator dryers are used on vehicles that have an orifice tube as a metering device. The main operation of accumulator dryers is covered in chapter…

Replacing the block-style thermal expansion valve is much less invasive and does not require the removal of the duct box assembly. Below are the steps…

The thermal expansion valve is a metering device that can have two different designs. The standard type is usually located inside the duct box and…

The orifice tube is a metering device that is located inside the liquid line and can be found at some point between the condenser exit…

Metering devices are used on AC systems to create a restriction that causes the refrigerant to change from a high-pressure liquid into a low-pressure liquid.…

Some vehicle manufacturers have had problems with an unpleasant odor originating in the AC system. This unwanted smell can originate from bacteria on the evaporator…