Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit
A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit Installation
1. Discharge the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to System Discharging and Recovery.
2. Remove the condenser to evaporator tube from vehicle.
3. Locate the A/C evaporator core orifice by the three indentations or a circular recess in the metal portion of the condenser to evaporator tube.
4. Note angular position of ends of condenser to evaporator tube so that it can be reassembled in correct position.
5. Cut a 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) section from condenser to evaporator tube at A/C evaporative core orifice location. Do not cut closer than 25.4 mm (1
inch) from the start of a bend in tube.
6. Remove contaminants from the two pieces of the condenser to evaporator tube.
