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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 383143  Size: SH
  1. Remove the evaporator core. Refer to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Replacement .
  2. Gently remove the sealer packed around the thermo expansion valve (TXV).
  3. Important: Note the mounting location and the orientation of the tube on the core.

  4. Remove the clip retaining the capillary tube to the evaporator core.
  5. Remove the 2 nuts retaining the TXV to the evaporator core.
  6. Remove the TXV from the core.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 383143  Size: SH
  1. Install the TXV to the core.
  2. Install the nuts in order to retain the TXV to the evaporator core.
  3. Important: Install the clip and the tube in the location and the orientation as noted during the disassembly.

  4. Install the clip in order to retain the capillary tube to the evaporator core.
  5. Pack sealer around the TXV in the manner found during the disassembly.
  6. Install the evaporator core. Refer to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Replacement .