Replacing evaporator

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove the HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT .

Removal:

Disengage and remove air duct (1) from heating and air-conditioning unit (2).

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Unlock and disconnect the connector on the highlighted points.

Feed out wiring harness (1).

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Unlock and remove connector housing (1).

Feed out wiring harness (2).

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

Feed out and remove wiring harness (2).

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On version with central kinematics:

Remove CONTROLLER DRIVE for the right footwell flap.

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove central kinematics (2).

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove housing fresh air/air return (2).

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Installation:

Properly position housing fresh air/air return (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

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On version with central kinematics:

Install the CONTROLLER DRIVE , footwell flap, right.

Properly position central kinematics (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

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Feed in wiring harness (2) properly.

Connect and lock the connector (1).

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Position and feed in the wiring harness (2) properly.

Position and lock plug connection (1) properly.

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Position and feed in the wiring harness (1) properly.

Connect the connector on the highlighted points.

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Position and engage the air duct (1) properly on the heating and air-conditioning unit (2).

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The following components need to be remounted:

HEAT EXCHANGER .
BLOWER .
MICROFILTER .
CONTROL UNIT for heating and air conditioning system.
All controller drives. Refer to: THE CONTROLLER DRIVE OF THE MIXED AIR FLAP (LEFT) , THE ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR FRESH/RECIRCULATED AIR FLAP , THE CONTROLLER DRIVE FOR THE MIXED AIR FLAP (RIGHT) , THE CONTROLLER DRIVE OF THE DEFROSTER FLAP and THEACTUATOR DRIVE FOR RIGHT FOOTWELL FLAP .
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR .

Required follow-up work:

Install HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT .