Evaporator, A/C: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: HVAC Wiring Harness

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Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the HVAC wiring harness (1) from the recirculation door actuator (2), power module or blower resister (3) (depending on application) and the blower motor (4).
Disengage the HVAC wiring harness from the two retaining clips (5) and position the harness out of the way.

Fig 2: Foam Seal
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NOTE:
If the foam seal is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
Remove the foam seal (1) from the front of the HVAC housing (2).
Remove the two bolts (4) that secure the A/C expansion valve (5) to the evaporator tube tapping block (3) and remove the valve.

Fig 3: Blower Motor & Evaporator Housing
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Remove the three screws (2 and 5) that secure the blower motor and evaporator housing (6) to the HVAC housing (3).
Carefully disengage the nine retaining tabs (1 and 4) that secure the blower motor and evaporator housing the HVAC housing.
Carefully separate the blower motor and evaporator housing from the HVAC housing

Fig 4: A/C Evaporator
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NOTE:
If the foam insulator around the A/C evaporator is deformed or damaged, the insulator must be replaced.
Remove the A/C evaporator (1) from the blower motor and evaporator housing (2).
If the A/C evaporator is going to be reused, remove and discard the O-ring seals from the evaporator fittings and install plugs into, or tape over the evaporator ports.