Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are replacing the A/C evaporator core you must also replace the suction
accumulator/drier.
NOTE: If an A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: "Heating and Air Conditioning : Service and Repair" See: Service and Repair
2. Drain the radiator. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exhaust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair
3. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: "Body and Frame : Interior Trim : Dash Board : Service and Repair" See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair
4. Disconnect the heater water hoses at the heater core.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant line spring lock couplings from the A/C evaporator core.
6. Remove the RH A/C plenum demister adapter.
1
Remove the screw.
2
Remove the RH A/C plenum demister adapter.