What happens if an orifice tube breaks during removal?

When an orifice tube breaks during removal, using special tools to extract the broken pieces becomes necessary. This situation arises because orifice tubes can become lodged in the lines or can break into smaller fragments that may not be easily removed by hand. Special tools, such as retrieval hooks or slide hammers, are designed for this purpose, allowing technicians to safely and effectively retrieve the remnants without causing further damage to the system.

The other options focus on more drastic measures, such as replacing the entire A/C system or suggesting that the vehicle will not function until repaired, which are not accurate in this context. While it is essential to repair the broken tube properly to restore the A/C system's functionality, it does not inherently lead to full system replacement or complete vehicle inoperability. No special measures being required does not align with the need for specific tools to handle the broken components effectively.