Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
^ Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator/drier.
^ If an A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Remove the plenum assembly.







2. Remove the heater core outlet bracket.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the bracket.







3. Remove the plenum assembly top.
1 Remove the 14 screws.
2 Remove the plenum assembly top.







4. Remove the A/C evaporator core from the plenum assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.