Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Rear A/C Evaporator
REMOVAL
1. 4-Door Models:
REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Remove the rear A/C unit.
b. Remove the liquid and suction tubes.
1. Remove the 3 screws and bracket.
2. Remove the 2 screws and clamp.
3. Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the both tubes.
Torque:
Liquid tube: 14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
Suction tube: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
c. Remove the air duct.
Remove the 2 screws and duct.
d. Remove the evaporator.
1. Remove the 14 screws and holding spring.
2. Release the claw and separate the cooling unit cases.
3. Remove the evaporation