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98XC A/C Expansion Valve Replacement V70-XC70 1998

posted by  jpryb on  Wed May 18 02:58 CST 2005
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My 1998 V70 XC (100,000 miles) has a high-pitched squealing/whistling sound when the A/C runs. It is holding a R134a charge. I suspect the expansion valve. The sound persists for about 15 seconds after shutting off the engine.

The primary question: how hard is it to replace an A/C expansion valve? Does it require the removal of the entire dashboard (like an evaporator replacement), or can it be done from the other side (the engine compartment)?

Does anyone have any experience with an expansion valve replacement?

My car is in the shop right now, and I am looking for a quick response (aren't we all!).

Thanks in advance.






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