Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1916

7A-102 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning:
6. Remove the TXV bolts from the backing plate.
7. Remove the TXV and the backing plate from the
vehicle.
8. Remove and discard the seal washers from the
evaporator pipes. Refer to "Sealing Washer
Replacement".
9. Install a protective cap to the evaporator pipes to
prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
Installation Procedure
NOTE
Use only lint free cloths to wipe parts. Do not
allow any solvent to enter evaporator or
hoses.
1. Remove the protective caps from the evaporator
pipes and ensure the seal areas are clean, dry and
lint free.
2. Install new seal washers to the evaporator pipes.
Refer to "Sealing Washer Replacement".
3. Remove the protective caps from the TXV.
4. Install the TXV and the backing plate to the
evaporator pipes.
CAUTION
!
Refer to "Fastener Notice: ".
5. Install the TXV bolts to the backing plate.
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 3.5 N⋅m (31 lb in).
6. Remove the protective caps from the liquid line and
the evaporator outlet hose.
7. Install new seal washers to the liquid line and the
evaporator outlet hose. Refer to "Sealing Washer
Replacement".
8. Install the liquid line and the evaporator outlet hose
to the TXV.
9. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose
retainer plate nut to the TXV.
Tightening torque
Tighten the nut to 20 N⋅m (15 lb ft).
10. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to
"Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging".
11. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-
A.