Removal and Installation

COOLING UNIT (A/C EVAPORATOR)

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to "DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM".
3. Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount added to the system.




4. For G16 and J20 engine models, disconnect suction pipe (1), and liquid pipe (2) from evaporator (cooling unit).

CAUTION: As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter cooling unit.

5. Remove blower motor unit.
6. Disconnect thermistor wire coupler.
7. Remove cooling unit (evaporator).

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling unit, noting the following points.
- Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for expansion valve.
- Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to "HEATER CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY".

2. Enable air bag system. Refer to "ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM".
3. Evacuate and charge system. Refer to "RECOVERY" and "EVACUATING".

NOTE: When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrigerating oil to compressor suction-side.