Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

EVAPORATOR

REMOVAL
This vehicle uses an aluminum plate and fin style evaporator. It is located in the Evaporator/Blower module.

The unit housing must be removed from the vehicle before beginning with this procedure.

Use this procedure if any or all of the following items require service:
- Evaporator
- Air inlet duct
- Recirculation door
- Evaporator/Blower module case

1. Remove the clips and screws that hold the Unit Housing to the Evaporator/Blower Module. Then separate the two units.

Fig.7 Foam Seal Removal:

2. Remove the evaporator to dash panel foam seal.
3. Disconnect fin sensing switch from harness.
4. Remove upper to lower case retaining clips and screws.

Fig.8 Case Seperation:

5. Separate the case halves.

Fig.9 Evaporator Removal:

6. Lift the evaporator out of the module.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the evaporator in the case.
2. Join the case halves.
3. Install the case upper to lower case halve clips and screws.
4. Connect the fin sensing switch.
5. Install a new foam seal.
6. Position the unit housing to the blower motor module.
7. Install the clips and screws that hold the two units together.