Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair

Evaporator Tube Replacement:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Battery tray.

2. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.

3. Screw (12).

4. Evaporator tube (5) from evaporator (10).

5. O-ring (11).

6. Evaporator tube (5) from condenser (4).

7. Evaporator tube assembly (5).

8. O-ring (11).


INSTALL OR CONNECT


1. New O-ring (11).

- Coat O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

2. Evaporator tube assembly (5).

3. Evaporator tube (5) to condenser (4).

4. New Oring (11).

- Coat O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

5. Evaporator tube (5) to evaporator (10).


Tighten

- Condenser connection to 17 Nm (13 ft. lb.).

- Evaporator connection to 17 Nm (13 ft. lb.).



NOTICE: Refer to "Fasteners" under "Vehicle Damage Warnings."


6. Screw (12).

7. Battery tray.

8. Refrigerant to the system.

- Check the system for leaks.