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Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal

  1. 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 .
  2. 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 .
  3. Remove the auxiliary TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  4. Remove the 2 auxiliary TXV bolts and the auxiliary TXV.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).