{"id":91193,"date":"2023-09-08T19:16:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T02:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91193"},"modified":"2025-02-20T23:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T07:03:39","slug":"where-is-the-orifice-tube-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-orifice-tube-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Orifice Tube Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column91193_163a55-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column91193_163a55-3b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-d4bb3e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-9f7760\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91193_c9f33c-8c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The orifice tube is a small section of tubing that controls the amount of refrigerant that enters the A\/C evaporator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The orifice tube is located on the A\/C line after the A\/C condenser. It&rsquo;s usually between two A\/C lines. To remove the orifice tube, you&rsquo;ll need a pair of nose pliers to pull it out of its housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When installing the orifice tube, ensure that you install it in the correct orientation with the seal properly seated. Otherwise, the tube won&rsquo;t function properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Orifice Tube Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A: One of the most important parts of a vehicle&rsquo;s air conditioning (A\/C) system is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-orifice-tube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"orifice tube\">orifice tube<\/a>, which controls the amount of refrigerant that enters the evaporator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Its exact location can vary depending on the vehicle&rsquo;s make and model, but you can typically find the orifice tube between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-condenser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"condenser\">condenser<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-evaporator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"evaporator\">evaporator<\/a> in the small liquid line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Manufacturers put a crimp in the evaporator&rsquo;s inlet line to keep the orifice tube from moving, so it should be easy to spot from other lines.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column91193_c274bf-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column91193_9307ca-2a inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Not all systems use a fixed orifice. The thermal expansion valve (TXV) is a variable orifice, so if you have this kind of system, you won&rsquo;t have a fixed orifice.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location-776x1024.jpg\" alt=\"orifice tube location diagram\" class=\"wp-image-96232\" style=\"width:776px;height:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location-776x1024.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location-150x198.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/orifice-tube-location.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of the orifice tube | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On most General Motor (GM) and Ford vehicles, you can find the orifice tube inside the inlet line to the evaporator. In some vehicles such as the 1997 Chevy 1500, the orifice tube is located in the condenser outlet pipe instead; the grille has to be removed to access the line that contains the orifice on those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"jeep grand cherokee liquid line image\" class=\"wp-image-96233\" style=\"width:1024px;height:660px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jeep-grand-cherokee-liquid-line.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On this Jeep Grand Cherokee liquid line, the line must be replaced in order to replace the orifice tube. This line was cut so the tube could be inspected. The orifice tube should be replaced when any other component is replaced that requires the removal of the refrigerant. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Orifice Tube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the plastic material of the orifice tube can crumble, making it hard to pull out in one go. Usually though, it comes out very easily with a pair of needle nose pliers. There&rsquo;s also a special orifice tube removal tool that you can use to make the whole thing easier. If you can, try to use those instead of needle nose pliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s an important tip: if you&rsquo;re dealing with a clogged orifice tube, then you&rsquo;ll want to flush your entire A\/C system with a specialized cleaner. Even if you replace the orifice tube, it&rsquo;ll most likely end up clogged again unless you get rid of whatever&rsquo;s causing the blockage in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orifice Tube Installation Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing the New Orifice Tube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process varies depending on the vehicle model and its orifice tube design. Recall how you removed the old tube. Take note that the orifice&rsquo;s tube orientation is important to ensure it can separate the high and low-pressure parts of your A\/C system. Make sure that you replicate the original orientation during the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing the New Seal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install a new seal over the tube before connecting the orifice tube to the couplings that hold the orifice tube. If you&rsquo;re installing a new orifice tube, it&rsquo;ll likely come with new seals. Ensure they&rsquo;re properly installed in the middle of the tube. If not, just push the seal into the appropriate notches in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before connecting the orifice tube to the coupling, apply some refrigerant oil. Once the tube is in the couplings, you can reconnect the A\/C lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recharge Your A\/C System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve sealed the A\/C lines, you can proceed to recharge your A\/C system with refrigerant. You&rsquo;ll need a technician with the appropriate tools for this.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Orifice Tube Typically Located? 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