Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel carrier assembly.
3. Remove the heater/air distributor case assembly.
4. Remove the screws that secure the evaporator case halves.
5. Remove the evaporator core case cover.
6. Slide the evaporator flange support plate upward to facilitate removal of the evaporator.




7. Remove the evaporator core from the case.
8. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) expansion valve.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the O-rings onto the evaporator tubes.
2. Install the A/C expansion valve.




3. Install the evaporator core into the case. Center the evaporator flange in the case opening.
4. Assemble the evaporator case halves with the screws.
5. Install the heater/air distributor case.
6. Install the instrument panel carrier assembly.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.