Evaporator, A/C: Removal
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- Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
- Disassemble the HVAC housing as necessary to access the A/C evaporator. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .NOTE:
If the foam insulator for the evaporator is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
- Remove the A/C evaporator (1) and the A/C expansion valve (2) as an assembly from the left side of the HVAC housing (2).
- Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the A/C expansion valve (4) to the tapping block (2).
- Remove the A/C expansion valve from the A/C evaporator (1) and remove and discard the O-ring seals.NOTE:
If the foam seal for the evaporator tubes is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
- Remove the tapping block (2).
- Install plugs in, or tape over, the opened evaporator and expansion valve ports.