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Evaporator Core: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge A/C system.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect A/C heater module electrical connectors, then harness straps. Move harness aside.
4. If equipped, remove heater hose routing bracket and resistor from cover, then vacuum tank.
5. Disconnect liquid line at evaporator inlet and low pressure line at evaporator outlet.
6. Dismount alternator and move away from module, if necessary.
7. Remove evaporator core cover retaining screws (loosen bottom screws only), then remove evaporator core cover.
8. Remove evaporator core.
9. Reverse procedure to install.