Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Expedition EL, Navigator L

Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Expedition EL, Navigator L













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line rear fitting nut.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

4. Remove the 2 Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) bolts and the TXV.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Climate Control System.

6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.