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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the evaporator core. Refer to Evaporator Core Replacement - Auxiliary .
  2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the thermal expansion valve (TXV).

    Important  : Note the mounting location and the orientation of the tube on the core.

  3. Remove the clip retaining the capillary tube to the evaporator core.
  4. Disconnect the evaporator tube connections from the TXV.
  5. Remove the TXV from the core.
    Fig 1: Removing Thermal Expansion Valve
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