Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

NOTES:
- 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

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

Fig 26 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 27 Case Separation:

5. Separate the case halves.

Fig 28 Evaporator Removal:

6. Lift the evaporator out of the module.


ASSEMBLE
To reassemble, reverse the above procedures.