MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the 4 cross vehicle beam nuts and remove the beam.
-
To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut.
-
Discard the O-ring seals.
-
To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
-
To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the TXV.
-
Discard the O-ring seals.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
Install new O-ring seals.
-
Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
