Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in the appropriate Climate Control System article.
- Remove the RHF wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the RHF fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- Remove the thermostatic expansion valve manifold tube assembly bracket retainer.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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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.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 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 thermostatic expansion valve bolts, the thermostatic expansion valve and 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.