Orifice Tube: Removal

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Disconnect refrigerant line from evaporator core. See Fig 1. Cap line to protect against dirt and moisture entering system. Inspect orifice tube condition. See Fig 2.
If orifice tube is broken, using Orifice Tube Remover (T83L-19990-B), screw end of remover into broken orifice tube. See Fig 4. Hold "T" handle while rotating orifice tube remover body to remove broken orifice tube. See Fig 5.
If orifice tube is not broken, using Orifice Tube Remover (T83L-19990-A), engage tube inside refrigerant line. See Fig 3. Hold "T" handle while rotating orifice tube remover body to remove orifice tube. See Fig 5.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Refrigerant Line From Evaporator

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Fig 2: Inspecting Orifice Tube

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Fig 3: Removing Orifice Tube

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Fig 4: Removing Broken Orifice Tube

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Fig 5: Using Orifice Tube Remover (T83L-19990-B)

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Fig 6: Locating Orifice Tube "O" Rings

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