Replacement

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant.

A Receiver line
B Suction line

3. Disconnect the receiver line from the evaporator.
4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the suction line from the evaporator.

Note: Plug or cap lines immediately after disconnecting, to avoid moisture and dust contamination into the system

5. Remove the glove box and the glove box frame.
6. Disconnect the connector from the A/C thermostat and remove the wire harness holder from the band.
7. Remove the self – tapping screw and the band.

A A/C thermostat
B Wire harness holder
C Band

A Evaporator
B Drain hose

8. Remove the drain hose.
9. Remove the three nuts and the two self – tapping screws, then remove the evaporator.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:

• if installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (Nippondenso Densoil 8).
• replace 'O' rings with new ones at each fitting and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (Nippondenso Densoil 8) prior to installation.

Note: be sure to use the correct 'O' rings for R134a to avoid leakage.

• apply sealant to the grommets.
• make sure that there is no air leakage.
• charge the system and test its performance.