Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Main Climate Control
HEATER CORE AND EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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The evaporator core is not separately serviceable, it is serviced only with the evaporator core housing assembly.
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If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
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Replacement of the suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of
system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
All Vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Removal and
Installation, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Fold back the carpet and remove the LH instrument panel support bracket.
5. Fold back the carpet and remove the RH instrument panel support bracket.
6. Remove the screws and remove the snow shield.
Vehicles with DATC
