Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit
1. Following proper procedures, discharge the A/C refrigerant See: Service and Repair/Discharging and Recovery system.
2. Remove the condenser to evaporator tube from the vehicle.
3. Locate A/C evaporator core orifice by three indentations or a circular recess in the metal portion of the condenser to evaporator tube.
4. Note the 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 evaporator 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.
7. Lubricate fitting with clean refrigerant oil and assemble orifice tube kit (with A/C evaporator core orifice installed) to condenser to evaporator
