Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE REPLACEMENT - AUXILIARY
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the evaporator core.
3. Complete the following steps in order to remove the TXV from the evaporator core:
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Remove the clip retaining the capillary tube to the suction pipe.
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Remove the TXV from the evaporator inlet pipe.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the TXV to the evaporator core by completing the following steps:
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Install the TXV to the evaporator core inlet pipe.
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Install the capillary tube to the suction line.
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Install the capillary tube to the retaining clip.
2. Install the evaporator core.
3. Charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.