Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

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THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID











NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator 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 suction accumulator.

NOTE: The auxiliary thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is not interchangeable with the front (main) system TXV.

1. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing. See - Auxiliary Climate Control Housing Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the TXV-to-lower bracket nut and disconnect the lower TXV fittings.

- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm {1.1 kgf-m, 8 ft-lbf}.

3. Remove the 2 TXV-to-upper bracket bolts and remove the TXV.

- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.


NOTE: The upper TXV fitting is equipped with 2 O-ring seals not shown in graphic.

4. Remove the TXV.

5. Remove the TXV stud.

- To install, tighten to 11 Nm {1.1 kgf-m, 8 ft-lbf}.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install new O-ring seals.