Universal Air EX7420PC A/C Expansion Valve - Rear
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Universal Air EX7420PC A/C Expansion Valve - Rear

Brand Universal Air EX7420PC
Position Rear
Product line Thermal Expansion Valve
Fits GMC and Chevrolet · 71 vehicles

Thermal expansion valve. Regulates refrigerant flow for consistent A/C performance.

A/C flow restrictor. Helps meter refrigerant through the system efficiently.

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Thermal Expansion Valve for Rear A/C

Universal Air EX7420PC is a thermal expansion valve for rear air conditioning systems on select GM trucks and SUVs. It is used in HVAC flow control applications where precise refrigerant metering is required for rear A/C performance.

Key Features

  • Thermal expansion valve for A/C flow restriction and refrigerant metering
  • Compatible with rear A/C applications on select Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
  • Direct-fit application coverage for multiple GM platforms
  • Part number EX7420PC for identification and ordering
  • Universal Air Thermal Expansion Valve product line

Fitment Coverage

  • Fits 1999-2002 GMC Jimmy, N/A.
  • Fits 1994-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, N/A.
  • Fits 1994-1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, N/A.
  • Fits 1994-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1999 GMC C2500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1999 GMC K1500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban, Rear.
  • Fits 1996 Chevrolet G30, Rear.
  • Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, N/A.
  • Fits 1996 GMC G3500, Rear.
  • Fits 1994-1996 GMC Yukon, Rear.
  • Fits 1994 Chevrolet Astro, Rear.
  • Fits 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A.
  • Fits 1994 GMC Safari, N/A.

What It Helps Address

  • Weak or inconsistent rear A/C cooling
  • Improper refrigerant flow through the evaporator circuit
  • Expansion valve restriction or control issues
  • HVAC performance problems on rear A/C-equipped GM vehicles
  • Service replacement needs for the EX7420PC application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear A/C configuration and compare the original valve layout before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Confirm the part number EX7420PC and match the vehicle year, make, model, and position listed above before service.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air thermal expansion valves are cataloged for specific HVAC applications and identified by part number for accurate replacement selection.

Related reading

This part fits 71 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2002GMCJimmy————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2001GMCJimmy————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2000GMCJimmySLE———N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2000GMCJimmySLT———N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2000GMCJimmySLS———N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2000GMCJimmyEnvoy———N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
2000GMCJimmyDiamond Edition———N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999ChevroletC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999ChevroletK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999ChevroletSuburban 1500————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999GMCC1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999GMCJimmy————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999GMCK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1999GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998ChevroletC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998ChevroletK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998ChevroletSuburban 1500————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998GMCC1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998GMCK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1998GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997ChevroletC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997ChevroletK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997ChevroletSuburban 1500————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997GMCC1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997GMCK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1997GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletG30————Rear1st design A/C expansion valve; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletSuburban 1500————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996ChevroletTahoe————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCC1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCG3500————Rear1st design A/C expansion valve; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCK1500 Suburban—6.5LV8DIESELRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1996GMCYukon————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletK1500 Suburban————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletSuburban 1500————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995ChevroletTahoe————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995GMCC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995GMCK1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1995GMCYukon————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletAstro————RearThermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletBlazer————N/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletC1500 Suburban—5.7LV8GASRearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletK1500 Suburban—5.7LV8GASN/ACompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994ChevroletK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCC1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCC2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCK1500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCK2500 Suburban————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCSafari————N/AThermal Expansion Valve
1994GMCYukon————RearCompatible with rear A/C.; Thermal Expansion Valve