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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGEXPANSION VALVESERVICE AND REPAIRCLIMATE CONTROL - DATC
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5L
Climate Control - DATC
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Climate Control - DATC
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Material(s)
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Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) System Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging .
2. Remove the 4 strut tower brace nuts and remove the strut tower brace.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line fitting nuts and position the auxiliary lines aside.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
4. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
6. Remove the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve).
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Install new O-ring seals and gasket seals.
2. Add the correct amount of clean PAG (Polyalkylene Glycol) oil. REFER to Refrigerant Oil Adding .
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) System Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.