AC expansion valve location

2012 BUICK LA CROSSE
100,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PSAGELY
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Where is the AC expansion valve located?
Jun 5, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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I posted two diagrams from "Alldata" (click on them below).

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Jun 5, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The expansion valve is under the hood mounted on the firewall, right next to the heater core hoses. I have attached a picture for your review.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Jun 5, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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