expansion valve on 84 300d

[rflubach]

I am replacing the AC compressor and accumulator on my 84 300d. I would also like to replace the expansion valve,but am having a hard time finding it. does anybody know where they put the bloody thing. :

[bubbazook2]

It's located under glove box. remove three screws in panel under box, also two pop grommets(grey plastic) midway back on either side. I'm just finishing same job on mine, same year & model bill

[JimmyL]

Originally Posted by rflubach

I am replacing the AC compressor and accumulator on my 84 300d. I would also like to replace the expansion valve,but am having a hard time finding it. does anybody know where they put the bloody thing. :

It is under the kick panel and behind the glove box on passenger side. pull innards out of glove box, and you will see it staring you in the face.
Much easier to get to than the W126, which is under the drivers side, keeping steering wheel shaft company........

[techguy512]

Originally Posted by JimmyL

It is under the kick panel and behind the glove box on passenger side.

It lives inside a 2-piece foam 'housing' which serves as an
insulator to reduce condensation. The housings are generally
in poor shape by this time - all crumbly and nasty.

I replaced mine. A $5 dealer part.

[rflubach]

Originally Posted by bubbazook2

It's located under glove box. remove three screws in panel under box, also two pop grommets(grey plastic) midway back on either side. I'm just finishing same job on mine, same year & model bill

Thanks for the info. i would have never figured it to be there.

[rflubach]

Originally Posted by JimmyL

It is under the kick panel and behind the glove box on passenger side. pull innards out of glove box, and you will see it staring you in the face.
Much easier to get to than the W126, which is under the drivers side, keeping steering wheel shaft company........

Thanks alot. I wish i knew more about these vehicles to help others. this is a great site.