Removal and installation the evaporator (Range Rover 3)

Dismantling

1. Remove the heater, fan, air conditioner (HEVAC) assembly.

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2. Turn the HEVAC unit upside down.



3. Remove the 2 Torx screws securing the left duct elbow to the HEVAC unit. Remove the duct elbow.



4. Remove the 4 Torx screws and spring retainer from the right heater duct elbow. Remove the duct elbow.

5. Disconnect the connector from the evaporator sensor, release the cable and remove the evaporator sensor.

6. Disconnect the connector block and remove the electric motor of the fan that supplies air to the rear part of the passenger compartment.





7. Remove the 4 Torx screws securing the TXV unit cover and move it to the side.



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8. Remove 7 Torx screws and 3 spring clips from the lower HEVAC unit access panel.

9. Release the two fasteners and remove the inspection panel.



10. Remove the 2 Allen screws securing the A/C pipes to the TXV unit, release the retainers, disconnect the pipes, remove and discard the O-rings.



11. Remove the TXV unit.

12. Remove the evaporator assembly.

Assembly

1. Clean the mating surfaces and seal locations of the evaporator, TXV unit and A/C piping.

2. Lubricate new sealing rings with clean special oil and install them on the evaporator pipes.

3. Install the evaporator assembly back into place.

4. Install the TXV unit onto the air conditioning pipes, install the clamps, tighten the mounting screws and tighten them to 6 Nm.

5. Install and secure the inspection panel.

6. Install and secure the TXV unit cover.

7. Install the electric motor on the heater unit, connect the connector block.

8. Carefully install the evaporator sensor and secure the bushing.

9. Connect the connector block to the sensor and secure the cable.

10. Install the right heater duct elbow to the HEVAC unit and secure it with the retainer and screws.

11. Install the left heater duct elbow onto the HEVAC unit and secure it with screws.

12. Install the HEVAC unit into the control panel.

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