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Orifice Tube Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the refrigerant from the system.
  2. Remove cooler pipe No.5. (See 07-11-19 REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
  3. Remove the orifice tube carefully to prevent it from breaking.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Recharge with refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING  .) (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  .)
  6. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST  .)
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Orifice Tube
    G01136401Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.