Thermostatic Expansion Valve: Material

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Fig 1: Material Specification Chart

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NOTE: Installation of a new receiver drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver drier.

NOTE: New O-ring seals, lubricated in clean PAG oil, must be installed before reconnecting any A/C fitting that has been disconnected.

Remove the evaporator core. For additional information, Refer to HEATER CORE AND EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING, ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS .
Remove the components in the order indicated in Fig 2.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 2: Removing Sequence Of Thermostatic Expansion Valve Components
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