Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal
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NOTE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions .
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in General Procedures .
- Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket nut.
Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut, disconnect the fitting. Discard the gasket seals.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve. Discard the gasket seals.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.