Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement. Cadillac Escalade EXT 2008

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For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 Escalade EXT 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

Object Number: 1689842 Size: MF

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the retaining nut and the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes from the auxiliary HVAC module. Refer to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement .
1	Thermal Expansion Valve Bolt (Qty: 2) Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tip Insert a small phillips screwdriver through one of the thermal expansion valve (TXV) bolt holes and into the threaded hole of the mounting plate. Install the TXV bolt into the other hole without the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver and install the other TXV bolt. Tighten 5 N·m (44 lb in)
2	Sealing Washer Tip Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
3	Thermal Expansion Valve Procedure The auxiliary A/C refrigerant filter must be replaced when the auxiliary thermal expansion valve is serviced. Refer to Air Conditioning (AC) Refrigerant Filter Replacement .