Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
Evaporator Case: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE BLOWER RESISTOR
Remove the 2 screws and blower resistor.
2. SEPARATE UPPER AND LOWER UNIT CASES
a. Using a knife, cut off the each packing.
b. Remove the 3 clips and 3 screws.
c. Separate the upper and lower unit case.
3. REMOVE EVAPORATOR FROM LOWER UNIT CASE
HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to compressor.
Add 40 - 50 cc (1.4 - 1.7 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
4. REMOVE THERMISTOR
a. Disconnect the connector clamp.
b. Pull out the thermistor from evaporator.
5. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
Using a hexagon wrench (5.0 mm, 0.20 in.), remove the 2 bolts and separate the expansion valve and evaporator and tubes.