Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Evaporator, removing / installingCaution: Discharge A/C system completely before removing components.
Discharge A/C refrigerant
Remove glove compartment
Remove retaining screws (4)
Remove fresh air/recirculation flap
Remove refrigerant lines
Loosen all connections between vehicle and evaporator
Remove evaporator
install in reverse order of removal noting the following:
Replace seal between vehicle body and evaporator housing at recirculation air flap
Replace 0-ring seals on evaporator lines
Inlet: 10.8mm x 1.8mm
Outlet 17 2mm x 1 8mm
Tighten refrigerant lines as follows
Inlet 16 Nm (12.0 ft lb)
Outlet 42 Nm (32.0 ft lb)
install evaporator water drain hose without kinks