Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant from the system.
3. Evaporator and accumulator hose from evaporator.
4. O-ring seal.
5. Evaporator and accumulator hose from accumulator.
6. O-ring seal.
- Cap or plug all open connections.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: For steps 2, 4, and 7, Refer to "Fasteners" under "Vehicle Damage Warnings."
1. New O-ring seal.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Evaporator and accumulator hose to accumulator.
- Tighten hose to 41 Nm (30 lbs. ft.).
3. New O-ring seal.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
4. Evaporator and accumulator hose to evaporator.
- Tighten hose to 41 Nm (30 lbs. ft.).
5. Negative battery cable.
6. Refrigerant to the system.
- Check the system for leaks.