4 Runner Limited 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
4. REMOVE EVAPORATOR FROM LOWER UNIT CASE
REASSEMBLY HINT: If evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
5. REMOVE THERMISTOR
Pull out the thermistor from evaporator.
6. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and separate the expansion valve and evaporator.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
REASSEMBLY HINT: Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.