HVAC System General Servicing.: Installation
- To install orifice tube, coat inside of inlet pipe with refrigerant oil. Lubricate new orifice tube and "O" ring with refrigerant oil and insert them into inlet pipe.
- Install orifice tube with shorter screen end first (toward evaporator). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Recharge and test system for proper operation.
ORIFICE TUBE LOCATION & REMOVER/INSTALLER APPLICATION
| Application |
Orifice Tube Location |
Orifice Tube Remover/Installer |
| Cars |
| "A" Body |
Condenser |
|
| "B" Body |
Condenser |
J-26549-E |
| "C" & "H" Bodies |
Condenser |
J-26549-E |
| "D" Body |
Condenser |
J-26549-E |
| "E" & "K" Bodies |
Evaporator |
J-26549-D |
| "G" Body |
Evaporator |
J-26549-E |
| "J" Body |
Condenser - See Fig 1. |
J-26549-89 |
| "W" Body |
Condenser |
J-26549-E |
| "Y" Body |
Evaporator |
J-26549-E |
| Trucks & Vans |
| "C" & "K" Series |
Condenser |
J-26549-E |
| "G" & "P" Series |
Evaporator |
J-26549-D |
| "L" & "M" Series |
Evaporator |
J-26549-E |
| "S" & "T" Series |
|
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| "U" Series |
|
J-26549-E |
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