Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L (2007)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
Climate Control
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier 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 receiver/drier cartridge.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.
Vehicles with auxiliary A/C
2. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the gasket seal and O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
All vehicles
3. Disconnect the evaporator inlet and outlet fittings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
