Repair Procedures: Replacement
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
- When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
- Remove the expansion valve cover (A).
- Remove the bolts (A) and the expansion valve (B) from the evaporator core.
Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 ~ 8.6 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the inlet (C) and outlet (D) heater hoses from the heater unit.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
- Remove the crash pad.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD ")
- Remove the cowl cross member.
(Refer to Body - "COWL CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY ")
- Loosen the heater & blower assembly mounting bolts and then remove the heater & blower assembly (A).
- Remove the blower unit (B) from heater unit after loosening 3 screws.
- Installation is the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you"re installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (ND-OIL8).
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
- Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately
- Apply sealant to the grommets.
- Make sure that there is no air leakage.
- Charge the system and test its performance.
- Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install the hose clamps securely.
- Refill the cooling system with engine coolant