Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
EVAPORATOR REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
See: Blower Motor/Service and Repair/Blower Unit
2. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FORM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION HINT: Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
See: Service and Repair/Discharging & Evacuating System
See: Service and Repair/Charging the System
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount:
850 ± 50 g (30.00 ± 1.76 oz.)
3. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE
Remove the 2 bolts and both tubes.
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
REMOVAL NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
4. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Remove the screw and pull out the thermistor.
b. Remove the 5 screws and evaporator cover.
c. Pull out the evaporator.
INSTALLATION HINT: If evaporator was replaced. add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.