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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  2. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the gasket seals.
  3. Remove the 2 TXV bolts and the TXV.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  4. To install, reverse the reverse the removal procedure.
    • If the TXV stud has become loose during removal, or has been removed for any reason, tighten the TXV stud to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) before the TXV fitting nut is reinstalled.
    • Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.
  5. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
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