VUE 2WD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Expansion Valve: Service and Repair
THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the TXV.
IMPORTANT: When removing the TXV, keep dirt and foreign material from getting on or into the O-ring sealing surfaces. Clean tools and a clean
work area are important for proper service. The TXV seal area should be cleaned before any repairs are performed. The parts must be kept clean at all
times and any parts to be assembled should be cleaned with a non-petroleum based solvent and dried with air. Use only lint free cloths to wipe parts.
Do not allow solvent to enter evaporator or hoses.
3. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the TXV.
4. Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.