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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

The evaporator probe can be removed without removing the Unit Housing from the vehicle.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect probe wiring connector from behind the glove box.

Evaporator Probe Location - Typical:




2. Remove rubber grommet from evaporator! blower module.
3. Note which of the three pilot holes the evaporator probe is located in.
4. Pull probe out of evaporator fins.

INSTALLATION
1. There are three pilot holes available for the probe. The top hole is for service. If top hole was not used by previous probe, install probe in top hole.
2. If previous probe was removed from top hole, use a small plastic stick of approximately 1/8 inch diameter, and make a new hole. Make the hole 1/4 inch above, or below the original hole in the evaporator core.
3. Insert new probe into hole between evaporator fins.
4. Reinstall rubber grommet into evaporator probe access hole.