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Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

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Fig 1: Locating Thermal Expansion Valve & Components
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the HVAC Module. Refer to Air Conditioning and Heater Module Assembly Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the heater core. Refer to Heater Core Replacement .
1 A/C Evaporator Tube Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
16 N.m (12 lb ft)
2 Thermal Expansion Valve Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
16 N.m (12 lb ft)
3 Thermal Expansion Valve O-ring
TIP:  Remove and discard the O-rings. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
4 A/C Evaporator Tube O-ring
TIP:  Remove and discard the O-rings. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
5 A/C Evaporator Tube
6 A/C Evaporator Tube Bracket
7 Thermal Expansion Valve
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