Restrictor, removing and installing: Removing

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Discharge refrigerant circuit → Discharge refrigerant circuit .

Fig 1: Restrictor, Removing/Installing

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Remove refrigerant line at threaded connection - A - (seal open connections).
Use pointed-nose pliers to pull restrictor - B - out of refrigerant line.