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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the evaporator core. Refer to EVAPORATOR CORE REPLACEMENT - AUXILIARY .
  2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).

    Important:  Note the mounting location and the orientation of the capillary tube on the evaporator core.

  3. Remove the clip that retains the capillary tube to the evaporator core.
  4. Remove the nuts that retain the TXV to the evaporator core.
  5. Remove the TXV from the core.
    Fig 1: Removing Auxiliary Thermal Expansion Valve
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