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Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair

Fittings and Hoses:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

Tool Required:

^ J 26549-D Orifice Tube Remover and Extractor

1. Refrigerant from the system.

2. Refrigerant inlet line (108) at the accumulator (4).

3. Orifice from the refrigerant line with J 26549-D.


INSTALL OR CONNECT


1. Orifice to the refrigerant inlet line (108).

IMPORTANT: Install the "shorter screen end" first into the expansion tube.

2. Refrigerant line (108) to the accumulator (4).

^ Tighten connection to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).


3. Refrigerant to the system.