Vitara 4WD L4-2.0L (2003)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Cooling Unit (A/C Evaporator)
Disassembly
1. Remove air filter (2) from evaporator assembly (3) by removing filter cover (1) (If equipped).
2. Remove screws (1) (for G16 / J20 engine models [A]) or clamps (2) (for H25 engine model [B]) to separate evaporator upper and lower cases
from each other.
3. Remove upper case (1) and remove evaporator (2) from lower case (3).
4. Remove the following components from evaporator.
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Expansion valve (5)
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Thermistor (4)
Assembly
Reverse disassembly sequence to assemble evaporator, noting the following points.
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Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for expansion valve.
NOTE: When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrigerating oil to compressor suction-side.