A/C Orifice Tube: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Disconnect the liquid line refrigerant line fastener at the condenser outlet tube (Refer to
REMOVAL
). Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.CAUTION: Always use two wrenches when loosening or tightening tube fittings. Use one wrench to hold one side of the connection stationary, while loosening or tightening the other side of the connection with a second wrench.
- Remove the front half of the liquid line from the rear half by disconnecting it at the tube fitting. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line tube fittings.
- Remove the fixed orifice tube from the rear half of the liquid line using a pair of needle nose pliers. Note the orientation of the fixed orifice tube for correct reinstallation.