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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGEVAPORATOR CORESERVICE AND REPAIR
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Service and Repair
CHEVETTE & 1000
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove heater core case retaining screws (attaching case to air distributor assembly). With heater hoses still attached, roll assembly forward out of air distributor.
3. Remove accumulator and brackets. Refer to "Accumulator, Replace".
4. Remove temperature door cable. Remove door arm access cover, and place control door arm in position so upper evaporator case cover is not blocked during removal.
5. Remove blower motor. Refer to "Blower Motor, Replace
6. Remove sealer from exposed part of outlet tube at upper evaporator case. Remove upper evaporator case screws and case.
7. Remove evaporator core.
8. Reverse procedure to install, replacing sealer at outlet tube.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove heater core case retaining screws (attaching case to air distributor assembly). With heater hoses still attached, roll assembly forward out of air distributor.
3. Remove accumulator and brackets. Refer to "Accumulator, Replace".
4. Remove temperature door cable. Remove door arm access cover, and place control door arm in position so upper evaporator case cover is not blocked during removal.
5. Remove blower motor. Refer to "Blower Motor, Replace
6. Remove sealer from exposed part of outlet tube at upper evaporator case. Remove upper evaporator case screws and case.
7. Remove evaporator core.
8. Reverse procedure to install, replacing sealer at outlet tube.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.