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TXV Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 18205002

Removal

Recover refrigerant from the vehicle. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
Remove underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
Remove bolt securing the pipe retaining plate to the evaporator TXV (torque 20 Nm).
Remove bolt securing A/C pipe bracket to cross-brace (torque 6 Nm).
Disconnect refrigerant pipes from TXV.

CAUTION
Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.

CAUTION
Remove and discard O-rings.
Disconnect TXV solenoid valve connector.
Remove bolts (x2) securing TXV to evaporator (torque 6 Nm).
Remove TXV from evaporator.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Replace the A/C pipe and evaporator O-rings.

CAUTION
Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
Recharge the refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
Perform the Thermal System Test. See Cooling System - Thermal Test.