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Expansion Valve > < Evaporator Core|Specifications|Page 4045
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Remove air intake duct (A).

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Remove remaining housing retaining clips.

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Remove evaporator capillary tube (B).

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Separate housing halves.

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Remove evaporator (arrow).

NOTE:  Installation is in reverse order of removal and includes the following additional steps:

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Install new seals at:
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A/C inlet/outlet lines at evaporator core and heater core.

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Air intake duct.

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All distribution case.

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Other seal locations, as necessary.

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Apply silicone sealer (available locally) to mating surface of:
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Fresh air blower housing.

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Air intake duct.

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Evaporator housing (upper).

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Tighten steering wheel retaining nut to 40 Nm (30 ft lb).

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Evacuate and recharge A/C system.

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Replenish coolant to specifications.

Expansion Valve > < Evaporator Core|Specifications|Page 4045