Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

1. Remove instrument panel.
2. Discharge refrigerant from A/C system, then disconnect high and low pressure hoses. Cap hose ends to prevent entry of dirt and moisture.
3. Drain coolant and disconnect hoses from heater core. Plug hoses and core to prevent spillage.
4. Remove air inlet duct/blower housing assembly support brace to cowl top panel retaining screw.
5. Disconnect A/C wiring, if necessary, then working from engine compartment, remove the two evaporator case to dash panel retaining nuts.
6. Working from passenger compartment, remove evaporator case support bracket to cowl panel attaching screw.
7. Remove air inlet duct and blower housing assembly from evaporator case.
8. Carefully pull evaporator case away from dash panel and remove from vehicle.
9. Remove screws and clips securing two halves of evaporator case together, then separate the halves.
10. Remove evaporator core and seal from lower half of case.
11. Reverse procedure to install.