Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Replacing Evaporator:

Remove evaporator unit in numbered sequence, noting the following:
1. Drain engine coolant.

Fig. 13 Floor Console Removal:

2. Remove floor console as shown.
3. Remove instrument panel, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Service and Repair.
4. To prevent bolts from falling into blower assembly, set air selection damper to outside air introduction.

Fig. 16 Exploded View Of Evaporator Unit:

5. Remove evaporator core from case, noting the following:
a. Remove case clips using a flat blade screw driver covered with shop towel to prevent damage to case.
b. Remove expansion valve by using two wrenches, one inlet side, one outlet side.
6. Pull evaporator core from evaporator case. Do not damage fin or pad part of evaporator core.
7. Reverse procedure to install.