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Removal and Installation
 
 
REMOVAL
 
 
1. Remove blower unit from heater & cooling unit assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
2. Remove heater core. Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect A/C sub harness connector from intake sensor connector.
4. Disengage fixing pawl, and then remove intake sensor connector.
: Pawl
5. Move A/C sub harness to position without hindrance for work.
6. Remove fixing screws of front case lower.
: Vehicle front
7. Disengage fixing pawls, and then remove front case upper and front case lower as a set.
: Pawl
8. Remove intake sensor from evaporator. Refer to Removal and Installation.
9. Remove cooler packing.
10. Remove cooler grommet.
11. Remove fixing screws of front case upper.
12. Disengage fixing pawls, and then remove front case upper.
: Pawl
13. Remove evaporator from front case lower.
14. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove expansion valve from evaporator.
 
 
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
caution
  • The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced with a part from another vehicle. To replace a damaged or leaking evaporator, use only a new genuine Mitsubishi Motors replacement part or equivalent.
  • Install so that there are no gaps in heater & cooling unit, front case upper and front case lower.
  • After installing a new evaporator, adjust the compressor lubricant level. Refer to Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except A/C compressor.
  • Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply A/C compressor oil to them when installing.
  • Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to Leak Test.
noteThis label indicates that the evaporator complies with SAE J2842.