Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

EVAPORATOR REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

INSTALLATION HINT: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.

Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

2. REMOVE ABS ACTUATOR (w/ ABS)
3. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE FROM A/C UNIT

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate the new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.





4. REMOVE GROVE BOX AND SIDE AIR DUCT
(a) Remove the glove box.
(b) Remove the 5 screws and the brace.
(c) Remove the side air duct.

5. REMOVE SCUFF PLATE

6. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET





7. REMOVE ECM
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the ECM cover.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and the ECM.





8. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
(a) Remove the 6 screws and the lower cover.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and the evaporator cover.
(c) Remove the evaporator.

INSTALLATION HINT: If evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to the compressor.

Add 40 cc (1 .4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.