Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE REPLACEMENT - AUXILIARY
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the evaporator core.
2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).
IMPORTANT: Note the mounting location and the orientation of the capillary tube on the evaporator core.
3. Remove the clip that retains the capillary tube to the evaporator core.
4. Remove the nuts that retain the TXV to the evaporator core.
5. Remove the TXV from the core.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the TXV to the core.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
2. Install the nuts that retain the TXV to the evaporator core.
