Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Expedition shown, Navigator similar.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant or refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .
With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
Remove retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.

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Release the mounting clip and position the wiring harness routing bracket aside. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver.

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1. Remove the retainer.
  Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
  Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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Position the lower air deflector aside.

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Remove the nut and disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and disconnect the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  Torque:
  
  1: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
  
  2: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

Loosen the pressure relief cap.

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Using general tools, clamp the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers.

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1. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the tab and position the bracket and wiring harnesses aside.

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Disconnect the quick release couplings and position the front and rear heater core lines aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Release the tabs and remove the cover.

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Remove the nuts and position the cables aside.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Remove the nut and the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
  Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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