Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the HVAC Module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement . 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 O-Ring Replacement .
4	A/C Evaporator Tube O-ring Tip: Remove and discard the O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
5	A/C Evaporator Tube
6	A/C Evaporator Tube Bracket
7	Thermal Expansion Valve