Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

EVAPORATOR-A/C

REMOVAL

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.




1. Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench.
2. Disassemble the HVAC housing.

NOTE: If the foam insulator around the A/C evaporator is deformed or damaged, the insulator must be replaced.

3. Carefully lift the A/C evaporator (1) and the foam insulator out of the lower half of the HVAC housing (2).

NOTE: If the rubber seal around the evaporator tubes is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.

4. If required, remove the rubber seal (3) from around the evaporator tubes.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- If the A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system.
- Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.
- LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
- Make sure that the rubber seal is properly positioned in the HVAC housing.




1. If removed, install the rubber seal (3) around the tubes of the A/C evaporator (1).

NOTE: Make sure that the foam insulator is properly positioned in the HVAC housing.

2. Install the A/C evaporator and its foam insulator into the lower half of the HVAC housing (2).
3. Assemble the HVAC housing.
4. Install the HVAC housing.