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Fig. 19:
Removing Broken Orifice Tube (Typical)
Courtesy of ford motor co.
NOTE:
On Continental, Mustang and Villager, if orifice tube is
faulty or plugged, liquid line and orifice tube must be
replaced as an assembly or an orifice tube replacement kit
must be installed.
Orifice Tube Replacement Kit (Continental & Mustang)
1) Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove condenser-to-evaporator liquid
line from vehicle. Locate orifice tube in metal portion of liquid
line, near bend (indented notches or circular depression). See Fig. 20
.
2) Cut a 2.5" (63.5 mm) section from liquid line, at least 1"
(25.4 mm) from start of bend in line and discard. Clean out liquid
line to remove contaminants.
3) Lubricate orifice tube replacement kit compression nuts
and rings with refrigerant oil and install on liquid line. See Fig. 21
. Ensure flow direction arrow points toward evaporator. Ensure liquid
line is properly aligned for installation. Tighten compression nuts to
65-69 ft. lbs. (88-94 N.m).
4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Lubricate "O" rings with refrigerant oil. Evacuate, charge and leak
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