Expert: Candido Figueroa - 9/9/2009

Question
I need to replace a leaking evaporator on a 96 Cad. Deville Concours.  I have 5 years professional experience.  Does the whole dash need to come out for this or just the stuff underneath the dash on the passenger side?  Any tips you may have are appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

Answer
Hi DAN
your evamp is located in he engine compartment.  Here what you need to do.

Install or Connect



Evaporator core.
Evaporator core cover.
Evaporator core rubber barrier cover.
Evaporator core access cover.
Blower motor.
Exhaust manifold heat shield.
Reposition loose electrical harness on right bank valve cover.
Lower vehicle to powertrain/cradle assembly.
Struts to strut towers.
Cradle support bolts.
Left and Right vehicle speed sensors.
Left and Right brake calipers.
Exhaust manifold pipe to convener.
Electrical connectors:
P/S pressure switch, vehicle speed sensor, knock sensor, and engine ground wire.
ABS unit to cradle bracket.
Splash shields for radiator, transmission, and left wheel housing.
Intermediate shaft pinch bolt to rack and pinion gear.
Fuel line bracket to transmission.
Left and Right front wheels.
Lower vehicle.
Remove engine support tool.
Discharge line at condenser, and suction line to accumulator.
Left and Right coolant fans.
Upper transmission cooler line.
Left and Right engine struts and brackets.
Brake booster hose.
Electrical connectors:
Park/Neutral position switch, map sensor, cruise control servo, and wiring harness to body.
Left hand radiator core support and radiator shroud.
Air filter housing and PCV valve.
Coolant bypass hose to coolant tank.
Ignition control module.
Electrical connectors:
Oxygen sensor, blower motor, A/C high and low pressure temperature sensors. A/C fan switch, and A/C low pressure switch.
Bolts securing harness pass through to front of dash.
Liquid line from evaporator.
Vapor (evaporator/accumulator) line.
Cross car brace.
Heater core.
Electrical connectors, vacuum connector, and programmer.
Glove box.
Right side sound insulator.
Fill radiator.
Negative battery cable.
Evacuate and charge system.
Leak test all refrigerant connections.










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