Caravan V6-201 3.3L (1995)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
Evaporator Core Replacement
NOTE: Special effort must be used to keep all R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture in the oil is very difficult to remove and will
cause a reliability problem with the compressor.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: If equipped with air conditioning, the refrigeration system must be completely empty before proceeding.
CAUTION: Disconnect battery negative cable, in engine compartment, before servicing instrument panel.
1. Set parking brake.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to: "Testing and Inspection" See: Testing and Inspection
4. Disconnect all engine compartment lines and vacuum hoses.
5. Drain engine coolant. Plug coolant lines. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exahust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" See: Engine,
Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL
1. To remove top cover use a flat blade tool. Pry up on either end and continue across the full length of the top cover.
2. To remove cluster bezel grille use the removal tool. Using tool at either end pull up and remove grille.
3. Remove six mounting screws from the hood and message center assembly. Using a flat blade tool pry up on either end and remove module and
disconnect wire connector.
4. Reach behind lower right corner of center bezel and pull to disconnect attaching clip. Repeat in all of the corners and remove bezel. Disconnect
ash receiver wire and lamp assembly if equipped.
5. Remove three instrument cluster bezel screws on the bottom of bezel and three at the upper left. Pulling up and rearward on the top edge of bezel
remove bezel.
6. Disconnect POD switches wiring connectors.
LOWER RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL
Steering Column Cover
1. Remove steering column cover.
2. Remove premium console.
3. Remove center trim bezel. Remove ash receiver lamp and socket if equipped.
4. Remove A/C heater control.
5. Disconnect cigar lighter.
6. Remove screw in air duct.