That should be a H-valve system.
That should be a H-valve system.
A 1987 Dakota uses an expansion valve, not an orifice tube.A 1987 Dakota uses an expansion valve, not an orifice tube.
Its in the outlet of the condenser.
It slides into the end of the tube on the condenser.
It is inserted into the lower condensor tube at the quick connect
An orifice tube can be removed on the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 by cutting it out of the liquid line. It is actually easier to replace the whole evaporator tube than just the orifice tube.
On a 2004 Dodge Dakota, the orifice tube is located in the air conditioning system, specifically in the refrigerant line that connects the evaporator to the accumulator. To access it, you'll typically need to remove the accumulator. It's important to discharge the AC system properly before attempting any repairs or replacements involving the orifice tube.
To remove the orifice tube on a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 you need to cut the tube out of the liquid line. Kits are available at your local auto parts store to replace the orifice tube once you have removed it.
Orifice tube can sometimes refer to the air intake ports in the top of the throttle body (similar to carburator).
The orifice tube is built inside the liquid line and can not be serviced separately.
You could, but you will have to buy a new line to get a new orifice tube.
What orifice tube?
There is no orifice tube on that car. It uses an expansion valve located in the evaporator case under the dash on the passenger side.