Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly

Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the RH headlamp assembly.

3. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


4. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.





5. Disconnect the 2 wire harness electrical connectors at the RH inner fender splash shield.





6. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) manifold and tube assembly bracket bolt.

7. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


8. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


9. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


10. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


11. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) manifold and tube assembly.

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

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.


13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.