L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS
82-21
Valve - thermostatic expansion (TXV) -
RHD
$% 82.25.01
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and
cautions in the battery disconnection section are
observed.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove air intake plenum.
3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery -
recycling and recharge.
4. Remove drivers side footwell closing panel.
5. Remove shroud.
6. Remove screw securing footwell heating duct,
remove duct.
7. Release evaporator sensor harness from TXV
cover.
8. Remove 4 Torx screws securing TXV cover
and position aside.
9. Remove 2 Allen bolts securing A/C pipes to
bulkhead, release pipes and discard 'O' rings.
10. Remove 2 Allen bolts securing A/C pipes to
TXV, remove clamps, release pipes and
discard 'O' rings.
11. Remove TXV.
12. Plug all connections.
Refit
1. Clean mating faces and seal recesses on TXV
and A/C pipes.
2. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil
and fit to A/C pipes.
3. Position TXV to A/C pipes, fit clamps, fit bolts
and tighten to 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft).
4. Position A/C pipes to bulkhead, fit bolts and
tighten to 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft).
5. Fit and secure TXV cover.
6. Secure evaporator sensor harness.
7. Position and secure footwell heating duct.
8. Fit shroud.
9. Fit footwell closing panel.
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