10.3.9 Removal of the thermistors from the liquid and gas pipes
Remove the air inlet grille as indicated in chapter Removal of the
long-lasting filter and the air inlet grille, see on page 287.
Remove the fan duct and the fan as indicated in chapter Removal
of the fan duct and the fan, see on page 288.
Remove the drain pan as indicated in chapter Removal of the drain
pan, see on page 291.
Remove the butyl sheet covering the thermistor. Remove the plate
securing  the  thermistor  to  the  pipe  on  which  it  is  located  and
remove.
  N O T E
• The  thermistor  protection  and  securing  system  is  the
same on the gas and liquid pipe.
• The thermistors are secured with brackets.
10.3.10 Removal of the electronic expansion valve coil
Secure  the  body  of  the  valve  using  an  appropriate  wrench  and
loosen the nut with another wrench, turning it anti-clockwise.
  N O T E
Do  not  hold  onto  the  motor  when  loosening  the  nut  with  a
wrench.  The  base  of  the  transmission  part  could  become
loose and break.
Remove the optional air panel in line with the instructions given in
chapter Removal of the optional air panel, see on page 287.
Remove the fan duct and the fan as indicated in chapter Removal of the fan duct and the fan, see on page 288.
Remove the drain pan as indicated in chapter Removal of the drain pan, see on page 291.
Loosen the nut several turns to release the transmission part from the bolt.
Prepare the  new  transmission  part  (spare  part)  with  the  position  of  the  transmission  wheel (transmission bolt)  already
adjusted.
  N O T E
• Pay  attention  to  removal  while  replacing  and  prevent  dust  and  foreign  particles,  etc.  from  entering  it  (the
exposed part during removal is the mechanical part of the valve).
• Do not damage the valve joint with tools.
Fit the transmission part to the body of the valve, hold onto both and make sure their axes coincide before fitting the nut to
the valve body bolt.
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