Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier cartridge.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the RH headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. Disconnect the evaporator core inlet and outlet fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Detach the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold and tube assembly from the 2 TXV manifold and tube brackets.
6. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

7. Remove the TXV manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

8. Remove the TXV manifold and tube assembly.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.