Removal

NOTE: The illustration shows a disassembled view of the evaporator case assembly. It is a general reference to illustrate the physical characteristics of the components of the assembly, as well as the location the parts occupy in relation to each other.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain coolant from radiator into a clean container.
3. Discharge and evacuate refrigerant from A/C system. Observe all safety precautions.
4. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core. Plug heater core tubes, or blow any coolant from heater core with low-pressure air.
5. Disconnect vacuum supply hose from in-line vacuum check valve in engine compartment.
6. Disconnect liquid line and accumulator from evaporator core at dash panel. Cap refrigerant lines and evaporator core to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture.
7. Remove instrument panel and place it on front seat.
8. Remove screw holding instrument panel shake brace to evaporator case and remove instrument panel shake brace.
9. Remove two screws retaining floor register (or rear seat adapter) to bottom of evaporator case.
10. Disconnect the vacuum line, electrical connections and aspirator hose from the evaporator case.





11. Remove three nuts retaining evaporator case to dash panel in engine compartment (shown in illustration, Main View).





12. Remove two screws retaining support brackets to cowl top panel (see illustration, View A).
13. Carefully pull evaporator assembly away from dash panel and remove evaporator case away from vehicle.