Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

The content of this article / image reflects Manual update # 18-140-09 dated 05/07/09 and Manual update # 18-146-10 dated 03/11/10.

Evaporator

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Using the refrigerant recovery system, drain the refrigerant.
3. Remove the bolt, and detach the pipe from the expansion valve.






4. Remove the instrument panel lower.
5. Remove the blower motor unit.
6. Remove the two screws, and remove the evaporator pipe cover.






7. Remove the two evaporator pipe mounting bolts, two evaporator cover mounting screws and clip.






8. Remove the evaporator cover and evaporator pipe.

CAUTION:
Since the evaporator cover and evaporator pipe cannot be removed by itself, remove them as a unit.





(1) Release the connection of evaporator and pipe.
(2) Remove the evaporator pipe together with the evaporator cover.

9. Remove the evaporator.

CAUTION: If the evaporator is replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil to evaporator.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Install the sensor in the location shown in the figures below.






1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Fill engine coolant.
3. Charge refrigerant.