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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: View Of TXV Insulation
    GM802735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the insulation (1) from the thermal expansion valve (TXV). Discard the used insulation.
  4. Fig 2: View Of HVAC Line Clamp Screw
    GM817514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the HVAC line clamp screw.
  6. Fig 3: View Of HVAC Line Clamp
    GM817516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the HVAC line clamp.
  8. Fig 4: View Of TXV To Evaporator Bolts
    GM802742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the TXV to the evaporator.
  10. Fig 5: View Of TXV Line Bracket
    GM802746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the TXV line bracket.
  12. Fig 6: View Of TXV Evaporator Core
    GM802747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the TXV from the evaporator core.
  14. Separate the TXV from the A/C lines by pulling straight out.
  15. Remove the TXV.