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Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Removal

  1. 1.

    Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, REFER to Climate Control - DATC or REFER to Climate Control - EMTC .

  1. 2.

    Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - With Inflatable Safety Belts or REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Without Inflatable Safety Belts.

  1. 3.

    Remove the auxiliary TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.

    1. 1.

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

    1. 2.

      Discard the O-ring seals.

  1. 4.

    Remove the 2 auxiliary TXV bolts and the auxiliary TXV.

    1. 1.

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

    1. 2.

      Discard the O-ring seals.