How to replace the expansion valve on a Mazda CX-7 (No dash removal)

In this video i show you how to replace the expansion valve on a Mazda CX-7 without removing the entire dash. dash removal is a serious pain in the butt and this way is super simple. the hardest part of all of this is the vent from your blower motor. the piece that holds the blower motor resistor. If you are not careful you will break the tabs so please take your time. other than that this is the easiest possible way i know to do it. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like, comment, share and subscribe. Thanks!
Tools and parts:
4mm torx: tinyurl.com/4m...
10mm socket: tinyurl.com/10...
ratchet: tinyurl.com/ra...
screw driver set: tinyurl.com/ni...
Tools used in most videos:
socket set: amzn.to/2ycTz7U
plier set: amzn.to/2Zs7na3
ratchet wrenches: amzn.to/3bXLYrz
electric ratchet: amzn.to/2ZDjOzQ
flash light: amzn.to/3egL5vS
pliers set: amzn.to/2AZqrC5
screwdriver set: amzn.to/2TESsFv
gloves: amzn.to/2TESsFv
pick set: amzn.to/2ZAfwsL
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of JunkyardJunkie, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. JunkyardJunkie assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. JunkyardJunkie recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of JunkyardJunkie, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not JunkyardJunkie.
0:01 - intro

[@yourhero33]

Thank you sir there aren’t many videos available for this car

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Glad I was able to help. Ya this is hard to find info on and the repair manual tells you to pull the entire dash. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@naps6874]

On point from start to finish did it in less than an hour thank u 🙏 ❤🇹🇹

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Glad to hear! Way better than taking the entire dash out that’s for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@malibayman]

So simple. I watched a video where the whole dash had to be removed. That looked a nightmare for sure. Your method looks so simple compared. 👍

[@JunkyardJunkie]

That is about the only information out there. I figured this way to make it a lot simpler and hopefully help a lot of people. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@chaoticsensibility8475]

Great video! I do think a video on how to refill with the standard gauges one day would be good!

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thank you. Thanks I’ll keep that in mind and try to make one in the near future. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenlavine9346]

Just wondering what was the issue that you needed to replace the expansion valve? I am about to drop a compressor in a cx-7, It is very noisy and hi side pressure sky rockets to 500. Could not see any metal in the system.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Ya my high side was shooting up too high indicating a clogged expansion valve. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@Rapenergysoul]

Hello the black hose in the 6:30 minute is the ac condensate drain ?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

The two lines you see are the high pressure and low pressure lines. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!