Caprice V8-265 4.3L VIN W MFI (1995)
A. Blow off any metal chips, flakes, slivers and other contaminants with air hose.
B. Clean expansion tube (14) in solvent and dry it.
Inspect
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Expansion tube (14), if it is to be reused.
a. Discard if plastic frame is broken.
b. Discard if filter screen is torn, damaged or plugged with fine gritty material.
c. Discard if brass orifice tube is damaged or plugged.
Install or Connect
1. Expansion tube (14).
A. Coat expansion tube seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
B. Insert expansion tube (14) into open end of condenser outlet pipe as shown in Figure 19. Install expansion tube (14) until it stops, indicating
proper seal seating.
2. Seal (34) to evaporator tube (10).
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Coat new seal (34) with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil GM P/N 12301108 and fit onto evaporator tube (10).
3. Condenser-to~evaporator tube fitting.
Tighten
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Condenser-to-evaporator tube fitting to 24 Nm (18 lb. ft.).
4. Battery negative cable.
5. Charge A/C system.
6. Leak test fittings.
