Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Evaporator Core

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the TXV assembly. For additional information, refer to Thermostatic Expansion Valve Service and Repair




4
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Remove the A/C pipes.
- Release the clamp.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the clip.
- Release the foam pad and the upper section of the clamp.




5 Remove the coolant pipe clamp.
- Remove the screw.




6 Carefully separate the evaporator housing.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the 10 clips.
- Release the blower motor harness clip.
- Release the 2 evaporator housing clips.




7 Remove the evaporator core.
- Carefully remove the evaporator core temperature sensor.

Installation
1
NOTE:
Make sure all components are clean.
Install the evaporator core.
- Carefully install the evaporator core temperature sensor.
2
CAUTION: Make sure the evaporator temperature sensor harness does not become trapped.
Install the evaporator housing cover.
- Install the clips.
- Install the screws.
3 Install the coolant pipe clamp.
- Install the screw.
4 Install the A/C pipes.
- Install the foam pad.
- Install the clamp.
- Install the screws.
5 Install the TXV assembly. For additional information, refer to Thermostatic Expansion Valve Service and Repair
6 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications