Evaporator Core Housing

Evaporator Core Housing





























Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be vacuum leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Testing and Inspection.

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

3. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

4. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Disconnect the evaporator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

6. Remove the 2 RH cowl grille screws.

7. Remove the RH cowl grille.

8. Remove the cowl bolt.





9. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.

10. Disconnect the 2 EVAP canister purge valve fittings.

11. Remove the 2 upper EVAP canister purge valve nuts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

12. Remove the 5 RH cowl extension screws and the RH cowl extension.

13. Remove the lower EVAP canister purge valve nut and the EVAP canister purge valve.

14. Disconnect the evaporator core housing harness electrical connector.

15. Release the 2 heater outlet hose clamps and remove the heater outlet hose.

16. Release the heater inlet hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core.

17. Remove heater tube bracket nut and stud at the rear of the engine.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





18. Remove the bolt and position the windshield washer fluid reservoir aside.





19. Loosen the 2 junction box bolts and position the junction box aside.





20. Remove the bolt.





21. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.

22. Remove the screws and the RH fender apron.
- Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainers.





23. Remove the nut and position the wire harness aside.





24. Remove the 3 lower evaporator core housing nuts.

25. Remove the 3 upper evaporator core housing nuts.

26. Remove the evaporator core housing.

27. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.

- Install new O-rings.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

28. Fill the engine coolant level. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

29. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.