E 250 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the auxiliary evaporator core.
2. NOTE: Care must be taken not to damage the temperature sensing bulb or capillary tube.
Detach the temperature sensing bulb from the evaporator outlet tube.
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Remove the A/C insulating tape and save for reuse.
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Remove the clip and detach the temperature sensing bulb.
3. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).
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CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines.
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Remove the TXV.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.