Passport EX 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Preparation:
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Disconnect battery ground cable.
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Discharge and recover refrigerant. (With A/C)
1. Grove box
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Remove 2 fixing screws and pulling the handle.
2. Grove box cover
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Remove 4 fixing screws and pull the cover toward you and remove the clips at 2 positions.
3. Passenger knee bolster reinforcement
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Remove 4 fixing bolts.
4. Resister and electronic thermostat connector
5. Drain hose
6. Refrigerant line
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Use a back-up wrench when disconnecting and reconnecting the refrigerant lines.
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When removing the refrigerant line connected part, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter
from being mixed into the line.
7. Evaporator assembly
Take care to avoid damaging the antenna cable
INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points.
1. To install the drain hose, insert with the white marking facing up.
2. To install a new evaporator assembly, add 50 cc (1.7 fl.oz) of new compressor oil to a new core.
3. Tighten the refrigerant outlet line to the specified torque.
Torque N.m (lb.ft) 25 (18)
4. Tighten the refrigerant inlet line to the specified torque.
Torque N.m (lb.in) 15 (11)
3. O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
4. Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting lines.