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Expansion Valve: Service and Repair

Fig 24 Condenser Replacement:






WARNING: Review all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before performing the following operation.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Disconnect the liquid line refrigerant line coupler at the condenser outlet tube.
4. Remove the fixed orifice tube using a needle nose pliers. Note the orientation of the fixed orifice tube for correct reinstallation.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the fixed orifice tube in the liquid line.
2. Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet tube.
3. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.