Fella,

That IS the way to do it !! You block the return from the solinoid to the metering unit, remove the wiring from the solinoid & secure out the way, then remove the soliniod & run the 2 remaining pipes into each other (or 1 pipe from actuator to compressor housing) usually via a bleed valve.

If you can, get a 3 way bleed valve & run the 3rd outlet off the valve to the pipe you jus blocked on the metering unit, will save any runnin probs !!

jb