Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
Evaporator
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On models with air bag, disarm and remove air bag modules as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
3. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. Care should be taken to avoid excess compressor oil discharge with refrigerant.
4. Remove all electrical connectors and fresh air control cable from blower motor.
5. Remove glove compartment, blower motor and heater to evaporator connecting band.
6. On Swift models, disconnect A/C amplifier connector.
7. Disconnect thermistor wire connector.
8. Disconnect compressor suction hose and receiver/dryer outlet hose from cooling unit fittings. Cap all opened fittings to prevent moisture from
entering A/C system.
9. Remove evaporator case attaching bracket, then the evaporator unit.
Fig. 9 Evaporator Case Separation
10. Remove case clamps, then separate evaporator case halves, Fig. 9.
11. Remove evaporator core attaching screws, then the evaporator core.
12. Reverse procedure to install.