Procedures

Thermostatic Expansion Valve






Removal and Installation

NOTE: lnstallation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of Contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier

NOTE: The auxiliary Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) is not interchangeable with the front (main) system TXV.

1. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing. Auxiliary Climate Control Housing-Hybrid


2. Remove the TXV to-lower bracket nut and disconnect the lower TXV fittings.
^ Discard the 0-ring seals
^ To install, tighten to Nm (97 lb-in)

3. NOTE: The upper TXV fitting is equipped with 2 0-ring seals not shown in graphic. Remove the 2 TXV-to-upper bracket bolts and remove the TXV.
^ Discard the 0-ring seals.
^ To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. Remove the TXV.
5. Remove the TXV Stud.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in)
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure Install new 0-ring seals.