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Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT: Removal

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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Recover the refrigerant, Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
  3. 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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  4. Remove the bolt and position the ground cable aside.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  5. Disconnect the vent hose from the degas bottle.
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  6. Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to COWL PANEL .
  7. Disconnect the 2 PCM  and engine harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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  8. 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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  9. 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.
  10. Detach the evaporator inlet line clip at the coolant bottle.
  11. Remove the front auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
  12. Remove the front auxiliary 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.
  13. Detach the lower bumper grill from the lower bumper by pushing the grill toward the rear of the vehicle at each of the fastener locations. Once the grille is detached, position the grille out of the way inside the lower bumper to gain access to the condenser outlet fitting.
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  14. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
  15. Remove the TXV  manifold and tube bracket bolt at the RH upper strut tower.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  16. Completely loosen the TXV  manifold and tube clamp bracket bolt at the RH lower strut tower.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  17. Completely loosen the TXV  manifold and tube clamp bracket bolt at the RH frame rail.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  18. Remove the TXV  fitting and disconnect the fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  19. Remove the TXV  manifold tube assembly.
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