Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the rubber exhaust hangers to gain access to the auxiliary A/C and the 3 heater pipes.
4. Remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) lines from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).

1

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Screw (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
3.5 N·m (31 lb in)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) - Auxiliary

Tip
If the TXV mounting block needs servicing, the auxiliary EVAP core must be removed

3

Sealing Washer (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .