Auxiliary Climate Control

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE







Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
- The auxiliary thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is not interchangeable with the front (main) system TXV.

1. Remove the auxiliary climate control housing.
2. Remove the TXV-to-lower bracket nut and disconnect the lower TXV fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

3. NOTE: The upper TXV fitting is equipped with 2 O-ring seals not shown in graphic.

Remove the 2 TXV-to-upper bracket bolts and remove the TXV.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Remove the TXV.
5. Remove the TXV stud.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

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