Replacing evaporator

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 right CONTROLLER DRIVE  for 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 right CONTROLLER DRIVE  for footwell flap.

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) , ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR FRESH/RECIRCULATED AIR FLAP , THE CONTROLLER DRIVE FOR THE MIXED AIR FLAP (RIGHT) , THE CONTROLLER DRIVE OF THE DEFROSTER FLAP  and REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR RIGHT FOOTWELL FLAP .
• EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR .

For diesel engines only: 

• Electric auxiliary heater

Required follow-up work: 

• Install HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT .