How to remove and replace an evaporator core and A/C Expansion Valve in a Toyota Tacoma's air conditioning system?

Have the air conditioning system discharged. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. If the stereo in your vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Remove the glove compartment assembly. Disconnect the air conditioning lines at the firewall. Cap the open fittings after disassembly to prevent the entry of air or dirt. Remove the ECM. Remove nuts and screws retaining the evaporator unit to the firewall and pull the unit out of the vehicle. With the evaporator unit on the bench, remove the screws and clips and separate the top and bottom halves of the case and pull out the evaporator. Pull the thermistor sensor probe from the evaporator core and unbolt the expansion valve and the two short refrigerant lines. The evaporator core can be cleaned with a "fin comb" and blown off with compressed air. If the evaporator core is replaced with a new unit, add 1.4 ounces of new refrigerant oil of the correct type (for R-134a systems) to the system. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal process. Be sure to use new O-rings, and new gaskets on the expansion valve. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.

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Toyota Tacoma Valve, Cooler Expansion
Part Number: 88515-04030
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- Manufacturer Note: MAKER OPTION
- Replaced by: 88515-22240
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
- 1995-1998 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB
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Part Number: 88515-04060
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- Other Name: Expansion Valve
- Manufacturer Note: AIR CONDITIONER-WITH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2TRFE; 1GRFE, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Valve, Cooler Expansion
Part Number: 88515-06020
$87.66 MSRP: $123.57
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- Replaced by: 88515-22240
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB

Toyota Tacoma A/C Expansion Valve

The A/C Expansion Valve is very important in Toyota Tacoma cars because it controls the flow of the refrigerant in the A/C system efficiently. It is therefore about the regulation of this flow that the A/C Expansion Valve helps to achieve an efficient and functional enhancement of the A/C system. In the Tacoma models, A/C Expansion Valves of different types have been used at different times depending with the type of operation required. Nonetheless, let me clarify that the described types of valves vary in their working principle and structure, which is why the suitability of each of them for certain model years might be rather different. The primary function remains consistent: to keep up the continuous and efficient action of the refrigerant, which is necessary to the operation of the climate control of the car.

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Toyota Tacoma A/C Expansion Valve Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Valve, Cooler Expansion
88515-04030
Q: How to remove and replace an evaporator core and A/C Expansion Valve in a Toyota Tacoma's air conditioning system?
A: Have the air conditioning system discharged. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. If the stereo in your vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Remove the glove compartment assembly. Disconnect the air conditioning lines at the firewall. Cap the open fittings after disassembly to prevent the entry of air or dirt. Remove the ECM. Remove nuts and screws retaining the evaporator unit to the firewall and pull the unit out of the vehicle. With the evaporator unit on the bench, remove the screws and clips and separate the top and bottom halves of the case and pull out the evaporator. Pull the thermistor sensor probe from the evaporator core and unbolt the expansion valve and the two short refrigerant lines. The evaporator core can be cleaned with a "fin comb" and blown off with compressed air. If the evaporator core is replaced with a new unit, add 1.4 ounces of new refrigerant oil of the correct type (for R-134a systems) to the system. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal process. Be sure to use new O-rings, and new gaskets on the expansion valve. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.