Removal

NOTE: If an evaporator leak is suspected, the core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

REMOVAL
1. Remove evaporator case as outlined. Removal
2. Disconnect and remove vacuum harness.

Fig 26 Recirc Duct Removal From Evaporator Case:

3. Remove six screws retaining recirculation duct and remove duct from evaporator case (illustration).

Fig 20 Air Inlet Duct Removal From Evaporator Case:

4. Remove two screws from air inlet duct and remove duct from evaporator case (illustration).





5. Remove support bracket from evaporator case (shown in illustration, View A).
6. Remove screws holding electronic connector bracket to recirculation duct.

Fig 24 Electric Blend Door Actuator Attachment:

7. Remove blend door actuator (three screws) and cold engine lock out switch which is held on by spring tension at outermost heater core (illustrations).

8. Remove molded seals from evaporator core tubes.

Fig 30 Drilling Holes In Evap Case Tabs:

9. Drill a 4.75mm (3/16-inch) hole in both upright tabs on top of evaporator case (illustration).

Fig. 14 Cutting Evaporator Case. Continental And Mark VII:

10. Using a hot knife or small saw blade, cut top of evaporator case between raised outline (illustration).

Fig. 15 Removing Evaporator Case From Core. Continental And Mark VII:

11. Fold cutout cover back from opening and lift evaporator core from case (illustration).