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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

Remove or Disconnect

1. The evaporator core.
2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the TXV.
3. The clip retaining the capillary tube to the evaporator core.

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

4. The two nuts retaining the TXV to the evaporator core.
5. The TXV from the core.

Install or Connect

1. The TXV to the core.
2. The nuts retaining the TXV to the evaporator core.
3. The 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. The evaporator core.