Montero Sport LS 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
Evaporator Core: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Musty/Moldy Odors In Passenger Compartment
No.: TSB-02-55-005
DATE: July, 2002
MODEL: All with A/C
SUBJECT:
MUSTY ODORS FROM AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C EVAPORATOR COIL TREATMENT)
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains instructions for applying Mitsubishi Cooling Coil Coating to help eliminate musty odors emanating from the air conditioner
evaporator coils.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Symptom/Condition
The customer may complain of an unpleasant, "musty" odor in the passenger compartment when the fan blower is switched on. This condition can be
related to the area where the vehicle is operated, occurring more often in humid climates.
Cause
The unpleasant "musty" odor from the air conditioner system occurs when condensation, which is a normal occurrence, forms in and around the air
conditioner's evaporator coil and mixes with airborne pollutants and substances.
Remedy
To eliminate these odors, treat the air conditioner evaporator/cooling coil with Mitsubishi Cooling Coil Coating. This coating will not only eliminate the
odors, but will protect the evaporator coil.
On most vehicles, the coating can be applied onto the A/C evaporator coil surfaces through the interior air recirculate door. This door is usually
accessible from behind the glove box.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with air conditioning
PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT
Follow these procedures exactly. If you do not allow enough time for drying and curing, the coating will wash away with the condensate, causing a
comeback.
The complete treatment takes about 2 hours including drying and curing. Actual labor, however, is about 20 minutes.
CAUTION
Safety Precautions to follow when using Mitsubishi Cooling Coil Coating
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Wear skin and eye protection.
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Avoid breathing vapors. Use a breathing protection mask (3M: 07185 is recommended).
If skin or eye contact occurs, wash skin or flush eyes with generous amounts of water.
1.
Check the evaporator for airflow clogging or blockage by leaves or other foreign materials and remove the blockage before proceeding.
NOTE:
If the buildup of the materials causing the clogging or blockage is excessive, replace the evaporator assembly
