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Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement W/O C69


Object Number: 1772203 Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

1

Orifice Tube Fitting

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Loosen orifice tub fitting and separate the pressure line to access the orifice.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

O-ring Seal

Tip
Remove and discard O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

3

Orifice Tube Assembly

Tip
Use J 26549-E to remove orifice tube.

Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement W/C69


Object Number: 1772206 Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

1

Fitting, Orifice Tube

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

Tip

    • It may be necessary to remove the auxiliary pressure line to separate the orifice tube.
    • Loosen orifice tub fitting and separate the pressure line to access the orifice.

2

Seal, O-ring

Tip
Remove and discard O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

3

Orifice Tube Assembly

Tip
Use J 26549-E to remove orifice tube.

Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement W/O C69-HP2


Object Number: 1965600 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

1

Orifice Tube Fitting

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Loosen orifice tub fitting and separate the pressure line to access the orifice.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

O-ring Seal

Tip
Remove and discard O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

3

Orifice Tube Assembly

Tip
Use J 26549-E to remove orifice tube.

Special Tools

J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover

Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement W/C69-HP2


Object Number: 1965601 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

1

Orifice Tube Fitting

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip

    • It may be necessary to remove the auxiliary pressure line to separate the orifice tube.
    • Loosen orifice tub fitting and separate the pressure line to access the orifice.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

O-ring Seal

Tip
Remove and discard O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

3

Orifice Tube Assembly

Tip
Use to remove orifice tube.

Special Tools

J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover