Evaporator replacement

Attached is the tech instructions according to Toyota, this is a pretty long list i can get you any additional information from the steps listed but this at least a start.

 

only 88 steps to follow, what could go wrong?

 

Lol. Did you really need the big swatter?

 

Big? That’s the small one in my toolbox

 

Well, I finally had some time to put the evaporator core in. I started it yesterday around 2:30pm and got it wrapped up around 1:30 am. That included stopping for phone calls and eating supper. It really wasn't as bad as I was anticipating, but the most challenging part was getting the crash bar out.
I decided to install a new heater core while I was in there just because I didn't want to run the chance of having it crap out on me after I just had it apart. I still need to get it recharged, but I consider my part to be finished.
Thank you to everyone that helped and provided information.

 

More pics:

 

Hope you locked the steering or marked it, I usually wrap it with shipping tape to keep it from turning when I remove it

 

The wheel was locked, I never disconnected the shaft. I just removed the nuts and lowered the shaft out of the way.

 

are you allowed to say nuts and shaft in the same post?

 

Very nice work man. You saved yourself some good money.

 

Thanks Rosscopeeko. I'm glad I did it myself and saved a buttload of money to boot. I definitely learned a lot about my truck.

 

OP, good job man Seems like you took a lot of pictures........how about a write-up??? This is going to become a bigger issue as these trucks age.

 

Nicely done!

 

That is a pile of work, great job sir!

 

Ill be replacing mine here in a few weeks. It was replaced 3 years ago when I bought the truck and was replaced by the dealer. I did get a price from a shop for $1,000 and said nope I got this. Thanks for the advise Iamsir2u, that will be helpful.

 

Either that or he likes his emissions to be very cool.

 

Nice job!

 

Updating thread with a data point. Mechanic said he thinks my evaporator needs replaced on my 2013 with 77,000 miles. He quoted 8 hours plus parts.

 

On what reasoning? A/C not holding a charge? Has he used a refrigerant sniffer or put dye in the system?

 

Yes, the system was recharged. Refrigerant can be smelled in the cab. Not exactly sure it’s the evaporator yet, but we will recheck if charge is lost.