FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure. Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure







2. Detach the power steering fluid reservoir and place to one side.

NOTE: Do not drain the power steering system or disconnect any hoses.







3. Separate the tube and position the tube to the evaporator pointing upwards.







4. Using the special tool, remove the fixed orifice.
- Guide the tool into the tube and hook it into the orifice.
- Turn the nut in a clockwise direction and pull out the orifice.







5. Using special tools, remove the broken orifice.

NOTE: Use this step for a broken orifice.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Install new O-rings and coat them with refrigerant oil.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the air conditioning system for normal operation.