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).