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Removal and Installation

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).
  2. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) manifold and tube bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Tube Bracket Bolt
      G06133329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
    • Discard the gasket seals.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  5. Remove the TXV.
    • Discard the gasket seals.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new gasket seals.
    • Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING procedure in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).
  7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (GENERAL INFORMATION & ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS).
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