Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
Manual A/C
A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY (Manual A/C)
A/C Unit
1. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
a. Remove the screw and pull out the thermistor.
b. Remove the 6 screws and evaporator cover.
c. Pull out the evaporator.
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
2. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and separate the evaporator and expansion valve.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kg.cm, 48 in.lb)
INSTALLATION HINT: Lubricate 4 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
3. REMOVE BLOWER RESISTOR
Remove the 2 screws and blower resistor.
4. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVO MOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and air outlet servomotor.
5. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
a. Remove the 2 screws and the water valve control cable guide.
b. Remove the 3 screws and 3 clamps.
c. Pull out the heater radiator.
A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
Automatic A/C
A/C UNIT DISASSEMBLY (Automatic A/C)