Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
EVAPORATOR REMOVAL1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION HINT: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount:
700 ± 50 g (29.69 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
3. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
(a) Disconnect the liquid and suction tubes from outlet fittings.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf).
(b) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts and separate the evaporator and tubes.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf).
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate the new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
(c) Remove the 7 screws and evaporator cover.
(d) Pull out the evaporator.
REMOVAL NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the lower unit case insulator when removing the evaporator.
INSTALLATION HINT: If evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.