Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.
- Review the warnings and cautions before performing the following operation. Service Precautions

1. Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Housing Assembly HVAC, Service and Repair,

Fig.65 Evaporator Coil Remove/Install:

2. Lift the evaporator coil unit out of the lower half of the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Review the warnings and cautions before performing the following operation. Service Precautions

1. Install the evaporator coil unit into of the lower half of the HVAC housing. Be certain that the evaporator foam insulator wrap and rubber tube seal are reinstalled.
2. Reassemble and install the HVAC housing. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Housing Assembly HVAC, Service and Repair,

NOTE: If the evaporator is replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle. Fluid Type Specifications