Evaporator (page 3 of 3)

24. Withdraw temperature sensor probe from evaporator.
25. Remove upper casing from evaporator.
26. Remove evaporator assembly from lower casing.
27. Clean air conditioning pipe connections.
28. Remove caps from new evaporator.
29. Locate evaporator in lower casing.
30. Insert temperature sensor probe 30 mm into vanes at centre of evaporator.
31. Fit upper casing and secure with clips and screws.
32. Insert air filter into casing.
33. Fit air filter cover.

Refit

1. Manoeuvre evaporator into position between heater and blower assemblies.
2. Feed drain tube through bulkhead and locate grommet.
3. Fit nuts securing evaporator casing to bulkhead and tighten to 10 Nm.
4. Fit strap securing evaporator to heater and tighten screw.
5. Fit strap securing evaporator to blower and tighten screw.
6. Connect Lucars to evaporator thermostat.
7. Position fascia rail, fit and tighten bolts to; M6 bolt to 10 Nm. M8 bolt to 20 Nm.
8. Fit glove box. See BODY, Interior trim components.
9. Fit expansion valve clamping bracket to evaporator pipes.
10. Fit thermostatic expansion valve to evaporator pipes and tighten Allen screws to 10 Nm.
11. Lubricate new ’O’ rings with refrigerant oil and fit to air conditioning pipes.
12. Fit air conditioning pipes to valve and tighten bolt to 6 Nm.
13. Position expansion tank to bulkhead and tighten bolts to 5 Nm.
14. Replace receiver/dryer. See this section.
15. Recharge air conditioning system. See Adjustments.