HVAC System (Heater, Ventilator And A/C): Evaporator: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Recovery Procedure>PROCEDURE .
Remove the expansion valve - cooling. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Expansion Valve>REMOVAL .
Remove the glove box. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Glove Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Non-turbo model) Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>REMOVAL .
Remove the blower motor unit assembly. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Blower Motor Unit Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the evaporator assembly - cooling.
1. Disconnect the connector and lock of the thermostat - cooling.
2. Remove the screws and detach the cover.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cooling Thermostat Connector And Lock
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3. Remove the cover - heater unit.
  1. Disconnect the connector for the power transistor or resistor.
  2. Remove the screws and clips to remove the cover - heater unit.
  Fig 2: Locating Heater Unit Cover Screws And Clips
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4. Remove the bolt, and detach the pipe - evaporator core.
  CAUTION: Seal the disconnected pipe and engaging part of evaporator assembly with a plug or vinyl tape to prevent foreign matter from entering.
  
  Preparation tool:
  
  Hexagon wrench: 4 mm (0.16 in)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Evaporator Core Pipe Bolts
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5. Pull out the evaporator assembly - cooling from the case - heater unit.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cooling Evaporator Assembly From Heater Unit Case
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6. Remove the thermostat - cooling from the evaporator assembly - cooling.

Fig 5: Removing Cooling Thermostat From Evaporator Assembly

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