Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier cartridge.

Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to HEATER CORE AND EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING .
Detach the wire harness from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
Remove the 15 evaporator core cover screws.
Separate the 2 halves of the heater core and evaporator core housing.
Remove the dash panel seal.
Remove the evaporator core.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .