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Evaporator Housing






Evaporator Housing

- Remove the A/C unit. Refer to => [ A/C Unit ] A/C Unit.

- Remove the evaporator housing from the A/C unit. Refer to => [ Evaporator Housing ] Evaporator Housing and to=> [ Basis A/C Unit ] Basis A/C Unit or to=> [ Comfort A/C Unit ] Comfort A/C Unit.

From the start of production up to the change-over from MY 12, evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in) wide (block depth) were installed (A/C unit part number "8K_ 820 005"). From MY 12, as a running-change and based on the version of the vehicle, evaporators approximately 50 mm (2 in.) wide (block depth) are being installed (A/C part number "8T_ 820 005"). Allocation of the expansion valve for the evaporator (there are different versions) refer to the Parts Catalog.






1 Bolt

2 Expansion Valve

Already removed when the A/C unit was removed. Refer to => [ A/C Unit ] A/C Unit.

Refrigerant lines with inner heat exchanger from the expansion valve, disconnecting and reconnecting, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Components ] Refrigerant Circuit Components.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Expansion Valve.

Different versions. Refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Expansion Valve and the Parts Catalog.

3 O-Ring

Replacing, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-rings ] Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings.

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

4 O-Ring

Replacing, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-rings ] Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings.

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

5 Mounting Plate

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

6 Rubber Grommet

For sealing the opening through the plenum chamber rear wall for the refrigerant lines.

The installed supporting ring was already removed when the A/C unit was removed; pay attention to correct installation position. Refer to => [ A/C Unit ] A/C Unit.

7 Evaporator Housing Upper Section

Different versions, item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

8 Evaporator

This version is installed by the manufacturer.

Removing with the A/C unit installed, refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Different versions. Refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Expansion Valve and the Parts Catalog.

From the start of production up to the change-over from MY 12, evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in) wide (block depth) were installed (A/C unit part number "8K_ 820 005"). These evaporators can be replaced with the A/C unit still installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

From MY 12, as a running-change and based on the version of the vehicle, evaporators approximately 50 mm (2 in.) wide (block depth) are being installed (A/C part number "8T_ 820 005"). These evaporators can be replaced only together with the evaporator housing (with the A/C unit removed). Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Allocation of the expansion valve for the evaporator (there are different versions) refer to the Parts Catalog.

9 Cover Evaporator

Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

10 Cover Evaporator

Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

11 Cover for Refrigerant Lines

Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator housing. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

12 Bolt

13 Bracket

14 Bracket for A/C Unit On the Center Tunnel

The bracket equalizes the position tolerance of the A/C unit to the center tunnel.

15 Lower Section Of Evaporator Housing

Different versions, item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

16 Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor (G263)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor (G263) ] Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor (G263).

17 Clamp

18 Refrigerant Pipe to the Replacement Evaporator

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

19 Refrigerant Pipe To The Replacement Evaporator

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

20 O-Ring For The Connection On The Replacement Evaporator

Installing, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-rings ] Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings.

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

21 O-Ring For The Connection On The Replacement Evaporator

Installing, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-rings ] Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings,.

Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm(1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

22 Bracket For The Refrigerant Pipes In The Connection On The Replacement Evaporator

Installing, refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

23 Bolt

Tightening specification 5 Nm

Installing, refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

24 Cover Replacement Evaporator

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Depending on the version, prior to installation, the cover must be reworked in the area where refrigerant pipes connect to the evaporator. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

25 Cover Replacement Evaporator

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

26 Replacement Evaporator

This version is a replacement part. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

The replacement evaporator includes the listed components (item 18 => [ (Item 18) Refrigerant Pipe to the Replacement Evaporator ] through item 27 => [ (Item 27) Separator Wall ] ). Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Installing with the A/C unit installed, refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

27 Separator Wall

Included in the replacement evaporator kit. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

After installing the replacement evaporator, this separating wall is installed in the lower section of evaporator housing and sealed. Refer to => [ Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed ] Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed.

Available only for evaporators approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) wide (block depth) item 8 => [ (Item 8) Evaporator ]. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).