Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery And Recharging .
- 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.
- 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).