Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
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.
3. Remove the 2 TXV bolts and the TXV.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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.
