Evaporator, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Before inserting the evaporator, check condensation water drain and clean drain if necessary.

Before inserting evaporator, clean evaporator housing and the evaporator if necessary.

After assembling both housing halves, check that the seals/insulation are seated correctly.

If heat protection insulation is missing or not installed correctly, it can cause reduced performance of the A/C system (change of adjusted control characteristics of expansion valve due to radiant heat).

-- When inserting the evaporator -A- into the evaporator housing, make sure that the seal -arrows- is not damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Foam Seal

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-- Check the seal -arrows- (it must be glued all the way around) before inserting the evaporator.

-- Perform remaining installation operations in reverse order of removal.