Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.

2. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL.




3. Disconnect the refrigerant line spring lock couplings from the A/C evaporator core. For additional information, refer to SPRING LOCK COUPLING.




4. Disconnect the vacuum hose.




5. Remove the evaporator core housing.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Carefully remove the evaporator core housing to avoid spilling PAG compressor oil in the passenger area.

NOTE: Feed the vacuum hose through the opening in the cowl while installing the housing.

NOTE: Before installing the temperature control cable, make sure the blend door, cable and temperature switch are correctly positioned. For additional information refer to TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR CONTROL CABLE.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.