Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Evaporator Case: Service and Repair


EVAPORATOR REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

2. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT





3. REMOVE EVAPORATOR COVER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts for the liquid and suction tube.
(b) Remove the 8 screws and the evaporator cover.

4. REMOVE EVAPORATOR





(a) Pull and remove the evaporator.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts using a hexagon wrench and separate the evaporator and expansion valve.

EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL REMOVAL PARTS
Install the removal parts in reverse order of removal procedure.

HINT:
- The tightening torque for the bolt used to install the expansion valve on the evaporator is shown below.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)





- The tightening torque for the bolts used to install the liquid and suction tube is shown below.

Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

2. REPLENISH COMPRESSOR OIL IF EVAPORATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED

Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz)

Compressor oil:
ND OIL 8 or equivalent


3. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 850 ± 50g (29.98 ± 1.76 oz)

4. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.