Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system.
2. Remove blower unit. Service and Repair





3. Remove evaporator cover.
a. Remove two bolts for the liquid and suction tube.
b. Remove eight screws and evaporator cover.





4. Remove evaporator.
a. Pull and remove the evaporator.





b. Remove two bolts using a hexagon wrench and separate the evaporator and expansion valve.









INSTALLATION

1. Install the removed parts in reverse order of removal procedure.

HINT:
- The tightening torque for the bolt used to install the expantion valve on the evaporator is shown below.
Specified torque: 5.4 Nm (4.8 ft.lb)
- The tightening torque for the bolts used to install the liquid and suction tube is shown below.
Specified torque: 9.8 Nm (7 ft.lb)

2. Replenish compressor oil if evaporator has been replaced.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz)
Compressor oil: ND OIL 8 or equivalent

3. Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge with refrigerant.
Specified amount: 850 +/- 50 g (29.98 +/- 1.76 oz)
4. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.