S15/T15 2WD Jimmy V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1993)
Expansion (Orifice) Tube
Tool Required:
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J 26549-D Orifice Tube Remover and Installer or Equivalent
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Discharge and recover refrigerant from the system.
2. Evaporator tube (5) from evaporator (10).
3. O-ring (11).
4. Expansion (orifice) tube. using J 26549-D.
NOTE: In the event that difficulty Is encountered during the removal of a restricted or plugged expansion (orifice) tube. the following procedure
is recommended:
A. Remove as much of any impacted residue as possible.
B. Carefully apply heat with heat gun (hair drier, epoxy drier or equivalent) approximately 7 mm (1/4 inch) from dimples on inlet pipe. Do not
overheat pipe.
NOTE: If the system has a pressure switch near the expansion tube location, it should be removed prior to hasting the pipe to avoid damage to
switch.
C. While applying heat, use expansion tube removal tools J 26549-D or equivalent to grip the expansion (orifice) tube. Use a turning motion
along with a push-pull motion to loosen the impacted expansion (orifice) tube and remove it.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
Tool Required:
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J 26549-D Orifice Tube Remover and Installer or Equivalent
1. Expansion (orifice) tube, using J 2654-D.
IMPORTANT: Install the "shorter screen end" first into the evaporator.
2. New O-ring (11).
3. Evaporator tube (5) to evaporator (10).
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Tighten evaporator tube (5) to 17 Nm (13 ft. lb.).
4. Refrigerant to the system.
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Check the system for leaks.