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Evaporator Core: Description and Operation




A/C Refrigerant System, Component Overview

Evaporator






Liquid refrigerant entering the evaporator absorbs heat from air passing through the evaporator fins and cools the air. As the refrigerant absorbs heat it turns to vapor and is suctioned by the compressor.


NOTE: Illustration shows the evaporator from an Audi 90 model.