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Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement (LHU/A20NFT)

Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement (LHU/A20NFT)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

2. Remove the turbocharger heat shield: Refer to Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement .


1

AC Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Heat and Brake Pipe Shield Fastener (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Remove the A/C TXV heat and brake pipe shield from the thermal expansion valve.

2

A/C Evaporator Hose Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

3

A/C Evaporator Hose Stud Bolt

Tighten

15 Nm (11 lb ft)

4

A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly


Procedure

1. Remove the A/C Evaporator hose from the thermal expansion valve (TXV) and cap the hose.

2. Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement


5

A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Fastener (Qty: 2)

Tighten

7 Nm (62 lb in)

6

Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .