E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Special Tools
Broken Orifice Tube Extractor
Fixed Orifice Tube
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser to evaporator tube.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the A/C evaporator core orifice with pliers or to twist or rotate the orifice in the liquid line. To do so will
break the fixed orifice tube body in the discharge line. Use only the recommended tool.
NOTE: Replace the A/C evaporator core orifice whenever an A/C compressor is replaced for internal damage.
2. Engage the (A) Fixed Orifice Tube Remover/Replacer with the (B) two A/C evaporator core orifice tangs.
