Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

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. Refer to Unit Housing for removal procedure.

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

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

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.

Case Separation:

5. Separate the case halves.

Evaporator Removal:

6. Lift the evaporator out of the module.

ASSEMBLY
To reassemble, reverse the above procedures.