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air conditioning schrader valve

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by giperbolic, Mar 23, 2014.

  1. giperbolic

    giperbolic Junior Member

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    I'm trying to replace high side ac schrader valve. It doesn't appear that internal stem is replaceable, rather the whole assembly should be replaced, but I cannot unscrew it. I cannot find a replacement part either. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you.
    Mike
     
    #1 giperbolic, Mar 23, 2014
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    You should be able to unscrew it. You need a much longer length remover tool to reach the valve than the one used on the tire stem.
     
    #2 bedrock8x, Mar 23, 2014
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    So the inner stem does come off?
     
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    Yes, the whole assembly will screw out. We used to replace high side schrader innards with high temperature truck valve assemblies back before the factories started using hi-temp valves. If you cannot find a refrigeration kit, you can go that route. I do not know if the new oils will work with the truck valves, however. That should be checked out.
     
    #4 drysider, Mar 23, 2014
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