Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Expansion Block/Orifice Tube: Service and Repair
Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement
Tools Required
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J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover and Installer or Equivalent
1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
3. Remove the O-ring seal.
4. Use the J 26549-E in order to remove the expansion (orifice) tube.
5. If you have difficulty removing a restricted or plugged expansion (orifice) tube, use the following procedure:
1. Remove as much of any impacted residue as possible.
NOTE: If the system has a pressure switch near the expansion (orifice) tube location, it should be removed prior to heating the pipe to avoid
damage to switch.
2. Carefully apply heat with a heat gun (hair dryer, epoxy dryer, or equivalent) approximately 7 mm (0.25 in) from the dimples on the inlet pipe.
DO NOT overheat the pipe.
3. While applying heat, use the J 2654g-E or equivalent in order to grip the expansion (orifice) tube.
4. Use a turning motion along with a push-pull motion in order to loosen the impacted expansion (orifice) tube.
Remove the expansion (orifice) tube.
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: Install the shorter screen end of the expansion (orifice) tube into the evaporator first.