Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
This vehicle uses an aluminum plate and fin style evaporator. It is located in the Evaporator/Blower module. If evaporator is leaking or damaged it must be replaced.

The heater-a/c housing must be removed from the vehicle before beginning with this procedure. Service and Repair

Use this procedure if any or all of the following items require service:
- Evaporator
- Air inlet duct
- Heater Core
- Heating and Air Conditioning housing

Fig.10 Evaporator Removal - Typical:

1. Separate the foam seals at the evaporator line connection, and the dash panel air distribution outlets.
2. Disconnect fin sensing probe from harness.
3. Remove upper to lower case retaining clip and screws.

Fig.9 Case Separation - Typical:

4. Separate the case halves.

Fig.8 Common Blend - Air HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) System - Typical:

5. Lift the evaporator out of the module.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the evaporator in the module.
2. Close the case halves and install the retaining clip and screws.
3. Connect the fin sensing probe.
4. Reposition the foam seals at the evaporator line and the dash panel air distribution outlets.
5. Install the heater-a/c housing. Service and Repair
6. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Service and Repair
7. Recharge the refrigerant system. Service and Repair