Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
2. Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3. NOTE: If equipped.
Detach the battery cable retainer and remove the nuts and the cross brace. Torque : 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
4. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the nut, the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) bracket and disconnect the A/C condenser outlet line, the evaporator outlet line. Torque : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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