Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Service and Repair
2. Disassemble the HVAC housing as necessary to access the A/C evaporator (1). Overhaul
3. Carefully lift the A/C evaporator and the foam seal (2) out of the lower half of the HVAC housing (3).
4. If required, remove the foam seal from the tapping block of the A/C evaporator. If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the front A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.




1. If removed, install the foam seal (2) over the tapping block of the A/C evaporator (1). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
2. Install the A/C evaporator into the lower half of the HVAC housing (3). Make sure that the evaporator drain within the HVAC housing is clean and unrestricted and that the insulator around the A/C evaporator is properly installed.
3. Assemble the HVAC housing.
4. Install the HVAC housing assembly.