Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Expedition and 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .
- 2.
Remove the Right Hand(RH) headlamp assembly. Refer to Exterior Lighting .
- 3.NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- 4.
Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve(TXV) manifold and tube assembly bracket bolt, fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.- 1.
To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- 2.
To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- 1.
- 6.
Remove the TXV fitting nut and remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve(TXV) manifold and tube assembly.- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).