Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
REAR A/C EVAPORATORREMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT: At the time of installation, refer to the following:
- Evacuate air from the refrigeration system.
- Charge the system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount:
Dual A/C: 1050 ±50 g (37.03 ±1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT: It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHORS
4. REMOVE BACKDOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
6. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR GARNISH
7. REMOVE REAR WINDOW SIDE GARNISH RH
8. REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL RH
9. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
10. DISCONNECT LIQUID AND SUCTION TUBES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect both tubes.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the openings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT: At the time of installation, refer to the following:
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
11. REMOVE AIR DUCT
a. Remove the 3 clips and cover.
b. Remove the 2 air ducts.
c. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
12. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Remove the 4 screws and 2 brackets.
b. Pry out the packing.
HINT: At the time of installation, refer to the following item:
Do not refuse the packing.
c. Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm (0.20 in.)), remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
d. Remove the 3 bolts.
e. Lift the A/C unit until the tube and accessary can be removed.
f. Remove the tube and accessary.
13. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Remove the 8 screws and cover.
b. Pull out the evaporator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.