Fusion L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new A/C desiccant cartridge is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence
of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the A/C desiccant cartridge.
3.0L vehicles
1. Remove the lower cowl panel grille.
All vehicles
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector and detach the wire harness from the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) stud.
4. Remove the TXV fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the gasket seals.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
6. Remove the TXV.
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Discard the gasket seals.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
