Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
FIXED ORIFICE TUBE REPLACEMENT KIT INSTALLATION
1. Recover the A/C refrigerant system. Observe all safety precautions.
2. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.
Orifice Tube Location
3. Locate the orifice tube by the three indented notches or a circular depression in the metal portion of the liquid line.
4. Note the angular position of the ends of the liquid line so that it can be reassembled in the correct position.
Orifice Tube Section Removed From The Liquid Line
5. Cut a 63.5 mm (2-1/2 inch) section from tube at orifice tube location. Do not cut closer than 25.4 mm (1 inch) from the start of a bend in the tube.
6. Flush the two pieces of liquid line to remove any contaminants.
