Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair

A/C Condenser & Refrigerant Line View:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.
2. Right turn signal and park lamp assembly.
3. Grille retaining screws.
4. Grille.
5. Evaporator tube (75) and O-ring (76) from condenser (5).
6. Expansion tube (3).

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Expansion tube (3).
2. Evaporator tube (75) and new O-ring (76) to condenser (5).Tighten;
- Evaporator tube (75) to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Grille.
4. Grille retaining screws.
5. Right turn signal and park lamp assembly.
6. Refrigerant to the system.
- Check the system for leaks.