Warning! The air conditioning system is under constant high pressure. Never disconnect refrigeration lines or remove any system components without first discharging the system. Discharging the air conditioning system must be done by an experienced technician in a car service workshop. Always wear safety glasses when disconnecting refrigeration lines!
Warning! The vehicles covered in this Manual are equipped with an additional SRS safety system, better known as an airbag. Before performing any work in the vicinity of the airbag or steering column assembly, be sure to turn off the system to avoid injury if it is accidentally triggered (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
1. Discharge the air conditioning system in a specialized workshop.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Disable the airbag.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
3. Remove the bolts and disconnect the two refrigeration lines from the evaporator (see accompanying illustration). Immediately plug open line ends and fittings to prevent dirt from entering the system.
4. Remove the glove box (see Chapter Body).
5. Disconnect the wiring from the A/C thermostat and remove the wiring harness clips from the evaporator housing.
6. Give away the fasteners (see accompanying illustration), disconnect the drain hose from the assembly and remove the evaporator from the vehicle.
7a. Remove the front mounting screws.
7b. Remove the rear mounting screws and release the clamps (see accompanying illustrations) and divide the evaporator casing into two halves, having first removed the K/V thermostat from it.
8. Remove the evaporator heat exchanger from the casing; if necessary, remove the expansion valve.
9. Have the system charged in a specialized workshop.
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