Freelander Service Procedures
AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS
82-15
Valve - thermostatic expansion (TXV)
$% 82.25.01
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery -
recycling and recharge.
3. Remove bolt securing A/C pipes to TXV,
disconnect pipes and discard 'O' rings. Plug A/
C connections.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should
refrigerant hoses be disconnected without
first discharging the system.
4. Remove 2 Allen screws securing TXV to
bulkhead, withdraw assembly and discard 'O'
rings.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or
removing components, ensure the
immediate area around joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open
connections to prevent contamination.
Refit
1. Clean mating faces and seal recesses on
evaporator, TXV and block and pipe assembly.
2. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil
and fit to TXV pipes.
3. Fit block and pipe assembly to TXV and tighten
bolts to 5 Nm (3.5 lbf.ft).
4. Recharge A/C system.
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery -
recycling and recharge.
5. Connect battery earth lead.
