Removing the evaporator

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Release the holder (1) and remove the foam material (2).
Release the clamps (arrows).

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Unlock the detents (1) and remove the air distributor (2).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Remove the wiring harness (2).

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Disconnect the connector (1) and pull out the evaporator temperature sensor (2) from the heating and air-conditioning unit (3).

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Unscrew the screws (1) and remove the bottom cover.

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Loosen the detents (1).

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Release detent (1).

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Unlock the detent (1) and remove the housing (2).

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Remove heat exchanger (1).

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Turn the heating and air-conditioning unit around.

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Detach the water drain hose (1).
Unscrew the screws (2) and remove the cover of the microfilter housing (3).

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Pull out both microfilters (1).

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Unscrew all screws in the marked area and remove the upper section of the distributor housing (1).

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Remove the evaporator (1) from the distributor housing (2).

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