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Evaporator Core: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Discharge refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Remove glove compartment striker, then one attaching screw from rear of glove compartment upper panel and remove panel.
4. Remove blower motor, then disconnect blower resistor electrical connectors.
5. Remove fresh/RECIRC control cable from blower case assembly.
6. Remove blower case from vehicle.
7. Disconnect air conditioner and evaporator thermistor electrical connectors.
8. Remove compressor suction line and receiver/dryer outlet line from evaporator. Cap hose and fittings immediately.
9. Remove evaporator case from vehicle.
10. Remove A/C amplifier from evaporator case by releasing two lower lock tabs, then slide amplifier upward to disengage from evaporator case.
11. Reverse procedure to install.