How to discharge an air conditioning system and accessing the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV)?

To discharge the air conditioning system, it is recommended to have an automotive air conditioning technician perform the task. Additionally, in order to access the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), the fuel and brake lines should be detached and moved aside. The refrigerant line fitting nut should then be removed and the line fitting detached from the TXV. Following this, the TXV-to-firewall mounting bolts can be removed and the valve itself can be taken out. For installation, the process is simply the reverse of removal, with the use of new O-rings or seals that have been lubricated with refrigerant oil as necessary.

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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit, A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion
Part Number: 20879991
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- Other Name: VALVE KIT, A/C Expansion Refrigerant; Expansion Valve
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LS SUV, LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit, A/C Evpr Thermal Expn
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- Other Name: Expansion Valve
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L, 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel, 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit,A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion
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- Other Name: VALVE KIT,A/C EVPR THERMAL EXPN; Expansion Valve
- Replaces: 89024964
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit,A/C Evaporator Thermostat Expansion
Part Number: 89023423
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- Other Name: VALVE KIT, A/C Expansion Refrigerant; Expansion Valve
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit, A/C Evpr Thermal Expn
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- Replaces: 84116004
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L, 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel, 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Valve Kit,A/C Evaporator Thermostat Expansion
Part Number: 19129828
Product Specifications
- Other Name: VALVE KIT, A/C Expansion Refrigerant; Expansion Valve
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

Chevrolet Equinox A/C Expansion Valve

There is different variety of valves and two of them were identified on the automobile Chevrolet equinox: the A/C Schrader valve and the A/C Expansion valve. The A/C Expansion Valve being a component that helps the control of the flow of refrigerant plays a crucial role in the functionality of the cooling system of the car. There may also be other types of A/C Expansion Valves that was fit on other Equinox models in previous years with some characteristics and operations which are different from this current model. These different types of A/C Expansion Valve will lead to variation on the performance and ability of this component on improving the performance of the A/C system of Chevrolet Equinox cars.

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Chevrolet Equinox A/C Expansion Valve Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Valve Kit, A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion
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Q: How to discharge an air conditioning system and accessing the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV)?
A: To discharge the air conditioning system, it is recommended to have an automotive air conditioning technician perform the task. Additionally, in order to access the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), the fuel and brake lines should be detached and moved aside. The refrigerant line fitting nut should then be removed and the line fitting detached from the TXV. Following this, the TXV-to-firewall mounting bolts can be removed and the valve itself can be taken out. For installation, the process is simply the reverse of removal, with the use of new O-rings or seals that have been lubricated with refrigerant oil as necessary.