Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
- 2.
Remove the RHF wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- 3.
Remove the RHF fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- 4.
Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold tube assembly bracket retainer.Torque
: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- 5.NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly nut, position the thermostatic expansion valve manifold and tube assembly aside and discard the gasket seals.
Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- 6.NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove thermostatic expansion valve bolts, remove the thermostatic expansion valve and discard the gasket seals.
Torque
: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)