Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT — 2016 workshop reference 3831

412-00 Climate Control System - General Information 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 05/4/2016

Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 5.2L 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. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Detach the wiring harness retainer. Remove and discard the nuts. Remove the strut tower cross brace.

Thermostatic Expansion Valve - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 1, reference 3831Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

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)

Source reference 3831

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