Evaporator, Removing And Installing: Removing

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S, FWDSECTION Removing

-- Remove the heater and A/C unit. Refer to HEATER AND A/C UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Remove the Fresh Air Blower -V2-. Refer to Fresh Air Blower -V2-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Remove the coolant pipes from the heat exchanger. Refer to HEATER CORE COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Disconnect the air distribution housing and evaporator housing. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTION HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Release the tabs -4- all the way around -arrows-.

-- Remove the evaporator housing upper section -3- from the lower section -2-.

-- Remove the evaporator -2- from the evaporator housing lower section -1-.

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-- Remove the expansion valve. Refer to EXPANSION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Remove the seal/insulation -3- by pulling the moving part -5- to the side -arrow-.

-- Remove the retainer -4- for the refrigerant lines.

-- When working on the refrigerant circuit, note the information. Refer to WORKING ON REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.