How do I change the evaporator in my car?
How to replace an a/c evaporator.
- Use a refrigerant recovery machine (For the specific refrigerant in the a/c system) to safely recovery/recycle the refrigerant.
- Remove lines from the thermal expansion valve.
- Remove hoses from heater core.
- Remove hvac case.
- Open hvac case.
- Remove evaporator core.
How long does it take to replace a car evaporator?
Replacing a car AC evaporator can take between 6 and 8 hours for an experienced mechanic even in a vehicle that isn’t overly complicated or difficult to work on. Labor alone on that kind of job can be extremely expensive as many shops can charge between $90 and $130 per hour just for labor!
Where is my car evaporator?
The evaporator is typically located on the passenger side of the vehicle and is installed between the dashboard and the firewall.
Can car evaporator be repaired?
Car A/C systems break down fairly often, and it usually isn’t any cause for concern. Most of the time, it can be fixed with a simple refill of the refrigerant.
Where to remove the evaporator from a car?
This operation should be performed by a licensed refrigerant handler. Remove the liquid line connection that goes to the evaporator, and then remove the heater hoses from the core. Next, remove the air conditioning and heating unit from under the dashboard, which is located under the instrument panel.
Do you have to remove dashboard to replace AC evaporator?
Dashboard removal requires the steering column to be removed and sometimes, even the front seats and consoles. Because the evaporator is located inside the heater box, the cost is heavily dependent on whether or not the dashboard must be removed in order to replace it.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda evaporator?
For the same 2010 Honda CR-V to be serviced at the dealership, the labor cost would be around $450 and a Honda evaporator would range between $250 and $375 depending on the markup. To replace the expansion valve, the additional part cost would range between $100 and $175 depending on location and markup.
Do you need to clean the AC evaporator?
It’s important to regularly take out time to clean your car AC evaporator as needed. If not, the problem will build up and get out of control. For the cleaning process, you need some items to get the job done. By doing this, you are already trying to access the evaporator assembly.