Thermostatic Expansion Valve Manifold and Tube Assembly

THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new A/C desiccant cartridge 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 A/C desiccant cartridge.

3.0L vehicles
1. Remove the lower cowl panel grille.

All vehicles
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the TXV manifold and tube bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).







4. Detach the wire harness clip from the TXV manifold and tube assembly.
5. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

6. Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

7. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector and detach the wire harness from the TXV manifold and tube.
8. Remove the TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

9. Remove the TXV manifold and tube assembly.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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