Removal and Installation

1. Move the temperature control to "HOT."
'96-98: Slide the temperature control lever.
'99-00: Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn the temperature control knob. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station .




4. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction and receiver lines from the evaporator.

NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.




5. Remove the glove box .
6. Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's dashboard lower cover. Remove the bolt, the nut and the knee bolster, then remove the five bolts and the glove box frame.




7. Disconnect the connector from the A/C thermostat, and remove the wire harness from the evaporator. Remove the four self-tapping screws, the mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of the following items.
- If you're installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (SANDEN, SP-10 or DENSO, ND-OIL 8).
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them.

NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

- Apply sealant to the grommets.
- Make sure that there is no air leakage.
- Charge the system and test its performance.