Other Name: Valve Assembly - Evaporator Expansion; A/C Expansion Valve
Replaces: 8L8Z-19849-A
Fits the following Mercury Models:
Mariner | 2008-2011 | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to Service the A/C Expansion Valve on Mercury Mariner?
A: To service the TXV, drain refrigerant, cut off fitting nut and scrape off gasket seals. Removal of TXV bolts and TXV, without O-ring seals. Reassemble, inverting the process, with tightening of the TXV stud to 6 Nm and new seals. Evacuate, leak test and charge the system.
Q: How to Service and Repair the A/C Expansion Valve on Mercury Montego?
A: To maintain the A/C expansion valve, recover refrigerant, take off bolts with desired torque, install, and take off and place O-ring seals into garbage. Apply new seals, and lubricate with clean PAG oil. Last but not least, evacuate and test leakage and charge the refrigerant system then invert the removal process.