Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal
- Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION, AND CHARGING - DATC or AIR CONDITIONING (AC) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING - EMTC .
- Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, REFER to QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS or QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS .
- Remove the auxiliary TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary TXV bolts and the auxiliary TXV.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).