Orifice Tube: Installation
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- Lightly coat the new orifice tube O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator line. Using J-26549-E , CAREFULLY grasp the edge of the expansion orifice tube (long filter screen inlet side of tube).
- Insert the orifice tube into the evaporator line, beginning with the short filter screen outlet side. See Figure. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser line. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the line fittings. Install a new seal washer on the condenser tube.
- Install the evaporator hose assembly to the condenser. Install the evaporator hose assembly bolt to the condenser. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.