T100 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
COOLING UNIT DISASSEMBLY
Cooling Unit
1. REMOVE A/C AMPLIFIER
2. SEPARATE UPPER AND LOWER UNIT CASE
a. Using a knife, cut off each packing.
b. Remove the 4 clips and 4 screws, then separate the unit cases.
3. REMOVE EVAPORATOR FROM LOWER UNIT CASE 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
4. REMOVE THERMISTOR FROM EVAPORATOR
a. Disconnect the connector from pressure switch.
b. Pull out the thermistor.
5. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
a. Disconnect the liquid tube from the inlet fitting of the expansion valve.
Torque: 22 N.m (225 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)
ASSEMBLY HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
b. Remove the packing and the heat sensing tube from the suction tube of the evaporator.
Torque: 13 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
ASSEMBLY HINT: Lubricate a new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.