Outdoor Unit: 15/18/24 Class SiUS041111216 Removal Procedure4.6 Removal of Electronic Expansion Valve AssemblyProcedure Warning Be sure to wait for 10 minutes or more after turning off all power suppliesbefore disassembling work.Step Procedure Points1 Pull out the electronicexpansion valve coil.CautionNever remove the electronicexpansion valve because itcontains plastic parts.They may melt with heat andcause operation failure.Replace the whole assembly.CautionDo not directly heat theelectronic expansion valve. Wrapthe electronic expansion valvewith a wet cloth and providewater so that the cloth does notdry. Keep below 120°C (248°F).WarningBe careful not to burn yourselfburnt with pipes and other partsthat are heated by the gasbrazing machine.WarningIf the refrigerant gas leaks duringwork, ventilate the room. If therefrigerant gas is exposed toflames, toxic gas may begenerated.CautionFor global environmentprotection, do not discharge therefrigerant gas in theatmosphere. Make sure to collectall the refrigerant gas.2 Remove the 2 screws. Before working, makesure that the refrigerantgas is empty in the circuit. Be sure to apply nitrogenreplacement when heatingup the brazed part.34Heat up the brazedpart.Remove the electronicexpansion valveassembly.Electronic expansion valve coil(R14349)(R14350)Screw(R14351)(R14585)Electronic expansionvalve Assembly