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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Wave 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1251969 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.

    3. Caution: Handle the case carefully to avoid damage to the door actuating linkage.

  3. Remove the heater/air distribution case assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1251975 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws that secure the evaporator case cover.

    5. Object Number: 1251976 Size: SH
  5. Remove the cover.

    6. Object Number: 1251977 Size: SH
  6. Slide the evaporator flange support plate upward to facilitate evaporator removal.
  7. Remove the evaporator from the case.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1251977 Size: SH
  1. Install new O-rings onto the evaporator tubes.
  2. Install the evaporator core into the case. Center the evaporator flange in the case opening.

    3. Object Number: 1251976 Size: SH
  3. Install the evaporator core case cover with the screws.

    4. Object Number: 1251975 Size: SH
  4. Install the heater/air distribution case. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1251969 Size: SH
  5. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.