Vitara 2WD V6-2.5L (2004)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
A/C Evaporator Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System.
3. Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount added to the system.
4. Disconnect suction hose (1) and condenser outlet hose (2) by removing attaching bolt (3).
CAUTION: As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter cooling unit.
5. Remove blower unit referring to Blower Unit Removal and Installation.
6. Remove expansion pipe (1) from expansion valve.
7. Remove expansion valve (2) from evaporator.
8. Remove air joint duct (3) from heater and cooling unit.
9. Remove evaporator (1).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install A/C evaporator nothing the following instructions.