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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Camaro 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 282922 Size: SH
  1. Remove HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
  2. Remove the heater rear case bolts.
  3. Remove the heater rear case:
    4. 3.1. Slide the heater rear case downward in order to disengage the upper case clip.
    3.2. Remove the heater rear case.
    3.3. Use a small hand saw to remove the perforated section of the evaporator case.

    This section will be reused.

    3.4. Water may leak onto the carpeting when performing this procedure. Place a mat on the passenger side floor.
    3.5. Remove the A/C evaporator bracket nut.
    3.6. Remove the A/C evaporator bracket.
    3.7. Remove the bolts from the engine compartment side of the A/C evaporator upper and lower case.

    Open the case slightly.

    3.8. Remove the A/C evaporator seal.
    3.9. Remove the evaporator.
    3.10. Transfer the A/C evaporator air filter to the new evaporator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 571431 Size: SH
  1. Install the new A/C evaporator.
  2. Install a new A/C evaporator seal (5).

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Apply sealer between the evaporator upper and lower case.

    4. DO NOT use epoxy glue as a sealer.

  4. Install the bolts to the engine side of the A/C evaporator upper and lower case.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C evaporator case bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the A/C evaporator bracket.
  6. Install the A/C evaporator bracket bolt (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C evaporator bracket bolt (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Position the perforated section of the evaporator.

    8. Use epoxy glue in order to adhere the perforated section to the module.

    Allow the epoxy to dry.

  8. Use your thumb in order to grade the sealant on the inside and the outside in order to ensure a water-tight seal.
  9. Use the following steps in order to install the heater rear case (4):
    10. 9.1. Slide the heater rear case upward into position until the upper clip engages.
    9.2. Engage the snap on the left edge of the heater rear case to the distributor case.
    9.3. Install the bolts to the heater rear case.

    Tighten
    Tighten the heater rear case bolts to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 282946 Size: SH
  10. Install HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
  11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .