Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Expedition, Navigator

Thermostatic Expansion Valve - Expedition, Navigator













Removal and Installation

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

2. Remove the RH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Quarter Trim Panel.

3. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the TXV.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring 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.

7. 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.