F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) manifold and tube bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
3. Remove the 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).
4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the TXV.
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Discard the gasket seals.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gasket seals.
