REMOVAL

NOTE:

• Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C component or damage to the suction accumulator.
• If the A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
• The A/C evaporator core is not serviced separately from the A/C evaporator housing. If the A/C evaporator core needs to be serviced, install a new A/C evaporator housing as an assembly.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Perform the Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure.

3. Disconnect the A/C vacuum line.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt and moisture.

4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

5. Disconnect the rear condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

6. Remove the suction line support clip retaining nuts.

7. Disconnect the suction line spring lock coupling.

CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

8. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to: Dashboard/Instrument Panel See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Dashboard / Instrument Panel\Service and Repair

9. Remove the RH windshield defroster nozzle connector.

• Remove the push pin.
• Remove the screw and the RH windshield defroster nozzle connector.

10. Loosen the A/C evaporator outlet duct clamp bolt.

11. Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.

12. Disconnect the vacuum control motor vacuum connector.

13. Detach the vacuum lines from the A/C evaporator housing retainer.

14. Remove the nuts and the A/C evaporator housing.

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Install new O-rings lubricated in PAG oil.