Front Evaporator Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Disconnect the cooler pipe No. 3 from the expansion valve. (See AIR FILTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disassemble the air duct.
Slide the air duct toward (A) and push it down toward (B) to remove it.

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct
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Remove the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.

Fig 2: Removing Order Of Heater Case, Bracket, & Front Evaporator
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Fig 3: Removing Heater Case, Bracket, & Front Evaporator
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Install in the reverse order of removal.