Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
A/C Unit
1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Remove the screw and pull out the thermistor.
b. Remove the 6 screws and evaporator cover.
c. Pull out the evaporator.
ASSEMBLY HINT: If evaporator was replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
2. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and separate the evaporator and expansion valve.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kg.cm, 48 in.lb)
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
3. REMOVE POWER TRANSISTOR
Remove the 2 screws and power transistor.
4. REMOVE BLOWER RESISTOR
Remove the 2 screws and blower resistor.
5. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and the air mix servomotor.
6. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVO MOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and air outlet servomotor.
7. REMOVE ASPIRATOR
Remove the screw and aspirator.
8. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
After taking off the clamp, take out the sensor.
9. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
a. Remove the 2 screws and the water valve control cable guide.
b. Remove the 3 screws and 3 clamps.
c. Pull out the heater radiator.