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Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Auxiliary Climate Control




Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Expedition, Navigator













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the RH quarter trim panel.

3. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the TXV.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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