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A/C Evaporator Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Disable air bag system. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  3. Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.

    The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount added to the system.

  4. Disconnect suction hose (1) and condenser outlet hose (2) by removing attaching bolt (3).
    CAUTION: As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter cooling unit.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Suction Hose
    G01326947Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove blower unit referring to BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove expansion pipe (1) from expansion valve.
  7. Remove expansion valve (2) from evaporator.
  8. Remove air joint duct (3) from heater and cooling unit.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Joint Duct
    G01326948Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove evaporator (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Evaporator
    G01326949Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.