Evaporator, A/C: Description: Description

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NOTE:

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: A/C Evaporator, Insulator, Tubes, O-Rings & Block

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The A/C evaporator (1) for the heating-A/C system is located within the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) housing, behind the instrument panel. The A/C evaporator and insulator (2) are positioned in the HVAC housing so that all air entering the housing must pass over the evaporator fins before it is distributed through the heating-A/C system ducts and outlets. However, air passing over the evaporator fins will only be conditioned when the A/C compressor is engaged and circulating refrigerant through the A/C evaporator.

The A/C evaporator tubes (4) are connected and sealed to the A/C expansion valve by use of rubber O-rings (5) and a tapping block (3).

The A/C evaporator can only be serviced by removing and disassembling the HVAC housing assembly.