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Default Re: need help installing new a/c drier and expansion valve

I did some research and found this in the repair manual.. Also here is a link to the manual:
http://homepage.mac.com/gregmeach/XF...ir_24-HVAC.pdf


LIQUID LINE
REMOVAL OF RECEIVER/ DRIER
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN
THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to Page 24-116.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the front inner wheel well panel.
5. Remove the liquid line (1) from the receiver/ drier

INSTALLATION
2. Install the liquid line (1) to the receiver/dryer. Tighten to 17
N·m (12 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the front inner wheel well panel.
4. Install the left front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Charge the A/C system. Refer to Page 24-116



SUCTION LINE
REMOVAL OF EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN
THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer
to Page 24-116.
3. Remove the retainer nut (1) from the expansion valve (3).
4. Slide the suction line off the stud and liquid line. Remove
the lines from the clip.


INSTALLATION
3. Slide the suction line and the liquid line over the expansion
valve stud. Tighten the nut (1) to 10 N·m (88 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to Page 24-116.
6. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Page 24-116.