Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Evaporator

REMOVAL

1. Using the refrigerant recovery system, drain the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3. Remove the blower motor unit assembly.
4. Disconnect the connector, remove the screw and then remove the air-mix door actuator and mode door actuator.






5. Disconnect the connector, remove the pipe cover and evaporator sensor.






6. Remove the bolts securing expansion valve and pipe in engine compartment.






7. Remove the bolt which holds the pipe to the evaporator.






8. Remove the screws and clip to remove the evaporator cover.






9. Pull out the evaporator (A) in the direction of the arrow.

CAUTION: If the evaporator is replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil to evaporator.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.