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Special tool needed to get at A/C expansion valve?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Aerose91, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Apr 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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    I have to get the expansion valve out, but there are two clips holding the hoses in place right in front of the firewall. It appears as if you need a specialty tool to get the clips off. Does anyone know where to get that? Or can I improvise something?

    Thanks
     
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    Here is how with no special tools needed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFWOPu-WbwI
     
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    Yes!! That's exactly what I needed. Thanks so much :thumbsup:
     
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    I live in Arizona. If I break them and can't get my AC running by this week, im simply going to move.
     
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    Yea I'm in South Texas but we haven't even begun to hit summer temps yet.
    A/C season will be starting soon though.
     
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