A: The A/C evaporator is what engineers refer to as a “heat exchanger” that absorbs the heat from the air passing through its fins and tubes as the refrigerant evaporates inside the evaporator, removing humidity from the air before it is delivered through the air ducts to the cabin.
You can typically find the evaporator inside a moulded plastic casing behind the glove compartment, but typically the entire instrument panel needs to be removed for access to it.
Some models have two evaporators, one in the instrument panel or at the vehicle’s front. The other one is typically at the vehicle’s rear behind a side panel or in the ceiling above the rear passengers.
If you aren’t familiar with how to remove the entire instrument panel, it’s best not to even try this. Further, the refrigerant must be removed properly (never vent it to the atmosphere) before removing the evaporator. Always wear skin and eye protection when working around refrigerant systems.
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