Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Orifice Tube Kit Disassembled
7. Lubricate the 0-rings with clean refrigerant oil and assemble the orifice tube kit (with the orifice tube installed) to the liquid line. Ensure the flow
direction arrow is pointing toward the evaporator end of the liquid line, and the taper of each compressor ring is toward the compression nut.
Note: The inlet tube will be positioned against the orifice tube tabs when correctly assembled.
Orifice Tube Kit Installed
8. While holding the hex of the tube in a vise, tighten each compression nut to 88-95 Nm (65-70 ft lb) with a crow foot wrench.
9. Assemble the liquid line to the vehicle using new green 0-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil. Use only specified green 0-rings at the spring
lock coupling.
10. Leak test, evacuate, and charge the system following approved procedures.
11. Check the system for proper operation.