Fusion FWD L4-2.3L (2008)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector and detach the wire harness from the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) stud.
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 (11 lb-ft).
4. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
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.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.