Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Vehicles with 3.5L GTDI engines
NOTE: When installing align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.
1. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
1. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
NOTE: When installing align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.
1. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  All vehicles
Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line fitting nuts and position the auxiliary lines aside.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
Remove the TXV fitting nut.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
Remove the TXV bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the TXV .
- Discard the O-ring seals.