Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

A/C EVAPORATOR

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. Refer to: "Housing Assembly HVAC : Service and Repair" 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

REMOVAL

Fig.48 Evaporator Removal:

1. Separate the foam seals at the evaporator line connection, and the dash panel air distribution outlets.
2. Remove upper to lower case retaining clip and screws.

Fig.47 Case Separation:

3. Separate the case halves.

Fig.46 Common Blend-Air HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) System - Typical:

4. 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. Reposition the foam seals at the evaporator line and the dash panel air distribution outlets.
4. Install the heater-a/c housing. Refer to: "Housing Assembly HVAC : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to: "Heating and Air Conditioning : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
6. Recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to: "Heating and Air Conditioning : Service and Repair" Service and Repair