Main Climate Control

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.







3. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors.







4. Remove the bolts and the PCM.







5. Remove the bolts and the PCM bracket.







6. Disconnect the electrical connector.







7. Disconnect the evaporator line fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.







8. Remove the nut and position the wiring harness aside.







9. Remove the bolt and the thermostatic expansion valve.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.