Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.5L Ti-VCT, Auxiliary Climate Control: Removal
- Recover the refrigerant. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) System Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging .
- Remove the 4 strut tower brace nuts and remove the strut tower brace.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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- Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to COWL PANEL GRILLE
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- Disconnect the 2 PCM and engine harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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- Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the bulkhead.
- Push the wiring harness retainer tab in.
- Slide the wiring harness up and out of the bulkhead.
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- Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Detach the evaporator inlet line clip at the coolant bottle.
- Remove the TXV manifold and tube bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Completely loosen the TXV manifold and tube clamp bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the TXV fitting and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the TXV manifold tube assembly.