Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of any oil
other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air Conditioning (A/C)
compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.
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. NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil only must be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for hybrid vehicles. Addition of
any oil other than Motorcraft(R) Electric Compressor Oil to the hybrid vehicle refrigerant system will damage the electric Air
Conditioning (A/C) compressor and contaminate the refrigerant system.
To install, reverse the reverse the removal procedure.
