Sentra XE L4-1.8L (QG18DE) (2000)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Discharge the A/C system. Refer to "Discharging Refrigerant".
2. Remove clamp bolt and remove low-pressure and high-pressure lines from cooling unit (expansion valve). Remove lines from retaining clip on
dash panel and move lines away from dash panel for clearance.
3. Install caps over cooling unit (expansion valve) ports and lines.
4. Remove one bolt and remove expansion valve cover and grommet cover.
5. Remove both side front console side covers.
6. Remove passenger side instrument panel lower cover and left lower instrument cover clip (from blower case).
7. Remove center console.
8. Remove instrument stay assemblies LH and RH.
9. Remove floor air duct risers on the right and left sides of the console front brackets (Canada only).
10. Disconnect cooling unit drain hose from lower cooling unit cover.
11. Remove five screws and clip from heating and cooling unit lower cover.