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Universal Air EX5668C A/C Expansion Valve - Rear
Reliable A/C Expansion Valve for Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles
The Universal Air Thermal Expansion Valve EX5668C is designed to regulate refrigerant flow in your vehicle's air conditioning system. Specifically engineered for Chevrolet and GMC models like the Astro, C1500 Suburban, and Safari, this valve ensures consistent cooling performance.
- Compatible with Chevrolet Astro, C1500 Suburban, C2500 Suburban, K1500 Suburban, K2500 Suburban, and GMC Safari models
- Part number EX5668C for precise identification and fitment
- Controls refrigerant flow to optimize A/C system efficiency
- Durable construction suitable for HVAC A/C flow restrictor applications
- Designed to maintain proper pressure and temperature balance within the A/C system
About the Thermal Expansion Valve Product Line
The Thermal Expansion Valve line by Universal Air focuses on delivering components that regulate refrigerant flow within automotive air conditioning systems. This product line is engineered to provide accurate metering of refrigerant, which is critical for maintaining system pressure and temperature. The EX5668C valve is part of this line, offering compatibility with select Chevrolet and GMC vehicles to ensure proper A/C function.
Product Description and Function
The EX5668C A/C expansion valve is a key component in the HVAC system, responsible for controlling the amount of refrigerant entering the evaporator. By adjusting refrigerant flow based on temperature and pressure, it helps maintain optimal cooling performance and prevents system freeze-up or overheating. This valve is specifically designed for use in Chevrolet and GMC vehicles such as the Astro and various Suburban models, ensuring a precise fit and reliable operation.
Common Issues Addressed by the EX5668C Valve
- Inconsistent or weak air conditioning cooling
- Refrigerant flow imbalance causing system inefficiency
- Evaporator freeze-up due to improper refrigerant metering
- High pressure buildup in the A/C system
- Reduced overall HVAC system performance
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with your specific Chevrolet or GMC model before installation
- Follow manufacturer guidelines for refrigerant handling and system evacuation
- Inspect related A/C components for wear or damage during replacement
- Use proper tools to avoid damage to the valve or surrounding parts
- Test the A/C system after installation to confirm proper operation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Universal Air Thermal Expansion Valve EX5668C is manufactured to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Universal Air products typically undergo quality control processes to ensure reliable function in HVAC applications. For warranty information, refer to the product documentation or contact the manufacturer directly.
This part fits 84 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2005 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2004 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2003 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2002 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2001 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 2000 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1999 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1998 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1997 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1996 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Astro | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1995 | GMC | Safari | Rear | Compatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K1500 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | DIESEL | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | GMC | K1500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve | |||
| 1994 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | Rear | OE Style; Thermal Expansion Valve |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.