Global Parts 3411253 A/C Orifice Tube - Front

A/C Orifice Tube for OE-Style Refrigerant Control

Global Parts 3411253 is an A/C orifice tube that regulates refrigerant flow before it reaches the evaporator. By slowing refrigerant at the correct point in the system, it helps the air conditioning circuit use cooling capacity more effectively. This yellow orifice tube application is listed for a wide range of Audi, Volvo, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles.

Key Features

• Type: Yellow; opt Auto Adj Orifice Tube 38902A
• Controls refrigerant flow ahead of the evaporator
• OE-style replacement for service and repair work
• Global Parts part number 3411253
• Cross-reference: DENSO Auto Parts 475-4101

Product Details

This A/C orifice tube is used in systems that rely on a fixed restriction to meter refrigerant into the evaporator. Global Parts 3411253 is listed for fitments including 2001-2005 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 2005-2011 Volvo S40 and V50, and 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu. It is also cataloged for applications such as 2007-2013 Volvo C30, 2004-2010 Audi A8 Quattro, and 1999-2005 Volkswagen Passat. The yellow tube specification and optional auto-adjust note should be matched to the vehicle’s original A/C setup during service.

What It Helps Address

• Weak cabin cooling from a restricted or worn orifice tube
• Incorrect refrigerant metering in the A/C system
• Service-related contamination in the refrigerant circuit
• Restoration work on Audi, Volvo, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile A/C systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the orifice tube during A/C service when the system has been opened or contaminated. Confirm the vehicle’s original tube color and application notes before installation, especially on Audi A8 Quattro, Volvo C70, and Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari models. Proper evacuation, leak checking, and recharge procedures are required after service.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts recommends replacing the expansion valve or orifice tube each time the A/C system is serviced to maintain proper refrigerant control and cooling performance.