Removal Procedure

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Remove the condenser tube. Refer to CONDENSER TUBE REPLACEMENT .
Use J 26549-E in order to remove the expansion (orifice) tube.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any solvents or chemicals to clean the porous plastic inlet filter of the expansion (orifice) tube.
Inspect the expansion (orifice) tube for the following conditions and clean or replace with a new tube as indicated:
- Broken plastic frame (1); replace the tube.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Expansion (Orifice) Tube Components
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- Inlet filter (3) damaged or plugged with fine gritty material; replace the tube.
- Inlet filter (3) coated with metal chips, flakes, or slivers; remove the coating with low pressure shop air ONLY and reuse if the filter is cleaned satisfactorily. Do NOT reuse the O-ring seals (2).