Thermostatic Expansion Valve

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE












Removal and Installation

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

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the 4 roll restrictor cross beam bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3. Remove the roll restrictor bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold bolt.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

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

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

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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