Im trying to locate the orifice tube on a 2006 malibu anybody know where it is?

 

At firewall on high pressure line, you'll notice flare in pipe.

 

pretty sure 06 mailbu do not use orfice tubes. check your condenser...if it has a cylinder next to it, receiver dryer...orfice tubes are not used.


the metering device would then be a thermal expansion valve located where both high and low a/c lines connect at the fire wall.

 

Tech2, I just removed orifice tube (NOT ORIFICE TUBE, FILTER) to check for debri. Replacing compressor next. Made ever separation possible from condenser back and wound up at firewall. Lower line has flare and orifice tube going to high side. At end of week will supply pics when replacing new orifice tube and comp.

 

what engine size do you have? I looked up service info for a v6 either 3.9 or 3.5L IIRC.



I believe you. pics may help the op

 

2.2 L vin# fourth letter Z , 2006 Chevy Malibu LT 4 dr Sedan

 

Pics

 

can't ask for more than that!