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Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair

EXPANSION (ORIFICE) TUBE FILTER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the A/C evaporator.
3. Remove the orifice from the A/C evaporator tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Install the long screen inlet end toward the condenser.




1. Install the orifice in the A/C evaporator tube.
2. Install the A/C evaporator.
3. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
4. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.