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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

Remove or Disconnect
1. Evaporator core.
2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the Thermo Expansion Valve (TXV).
3. Clip retaining the capillary tube to the evaporator core.

Important: Note the mounting location and orientation of the tube on the core.

4. Two nuts retaining the TXV to the evaporator core.
5. TXV from the core.

Install or Connect
1. TXV to the core.
2. Nuts retaining the TXV to the evaporator core.
3. Capillary tube and retaining clip to the evaporator core.

Important: Install the clip and tube in the location and orientation as noted during disassembly.

4. Pack sealer around TXV as found during disassembly.
5. Evaporator core.