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Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal

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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 evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD205723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut and disconnect the fitting.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD205724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

GFD205777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY