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.