Mariner 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Climate Control
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (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 (133 lb-in).
3. Remove the 2 TXV bolts and the TXV.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4. To install, reverse the reverse the removal procedure.
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If the TXV stud has become loose during removal, or has been removed for any reason, tighten the TXV stud to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) before the
TXV fitting nut is reinstalled.
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Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.
5. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.