Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
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:
800 ± 50 g (28.22 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT Blower Motor
3. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBE
Remove the bolt and slide the plate, then disconnect both tubes.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
REMOVAL NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
4. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the screw and pull out the evaporator temp. sensor.
c. Remove the 5 screws and evaporator cover.
INSTALLATION HINT: Do not reuse the evaporator cover.
d. Pull out the evaporator.
INSTALLATION HINT: If evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil:
NO-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSPECTION
1. CHECK EVAPORATOR FINS FOR BLOCKAGE
If the fins are clogged, clean them with compressed air.
NOTE: Never use water to clean the evaporator.
2. CHECK FITTINGS FOR CRACKS OR SCRATCHES
Repair as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.