Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 2.0L GTDI, 3.5L GTDI: 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.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
Remove the cowl panel. Refer to COWL PANEL .
Remove the 4 strut tower brace nuts and remove the strut tower brace.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the bulkhead.
- Disconnect the PCM , engine harness electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Push the wiring harness retainer tab in and slide the wiring harness up and out of the bulkhead.
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 evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
Position aside the TXV manifold and tube assembly line.
- Detach the receiver/drier outlet line clip.
- Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
  - Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  - Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- Position aside the TXV manifold and tube assembly line.
Remove the TXV manifold and tube bracket bolt, and completely loosen the TXV manifold and tube clamp bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the TXV manifold tube assembly.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the TXV fitting and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.