Removal and Installation

Evaporator Replacement

WARNING:
- Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad face up. If the airbag is improperly stored with the pad face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

- All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, connect the short connectors.
- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number before:
- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No.43 (10 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on.
When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.


1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.





3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the receiver line from the evaporator.
4. Remove the nut and disconnect the suction line from the evaporator.

CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.

5. Remove the right tweeter from the dashboard, then remove the visor and black face panel.





6. Remove the glove box, then remove the four mounting nuts from the front passenger's airbag assembly.
7. Carefully lift the front passenger's airbag assembly out of the dashboard.





8. Remove the four bolts and front passenger's airbag frame.





9. Remove the four self-tapping screws and front passenger's airbag bracket.





10. Disconnect the connector from the A/C thermostat.
11. Remove the four self-tapping screws, bolt, and two nuts, then remove the evaporator.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
^ If you're installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (SP-10: P/N 38899-P13-A01).
^ Replace 0-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (SP-10: P/N 38899-P13-AO1) before installing them.

NOTE: Be sure to use the right 0-rings for HFC134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

- Apply a sealant to the grommets.
- Make sure that there is no air leakage.
- Charge the system and test performance.