64 51 590 Removing and installing/renewing evaporator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEATER
Remove HEATING ELEMENT

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) with twin pipes (3) and gasket (4).

Installation note:

Ensure gasket (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Screws, Cover, Twin Pipes And Gasket

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Disconnect plug connection from temperature sensor (1).

Release screws (2) and remove cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Sensor, Cover, And Screws

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Remove evaporator (1).

Replacement:

Remove EXPANSION VALVE (2) .

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporator And Expansion Valve

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