Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 592

SECTION PB
Page 7
7
Remove the two screws i n the passenger footwell securing the lower edge of the
bulkhead divider panel. Disconnect the washer tubing and' front wiring
harness and feed through the divider panel. With sharp knife, cut round the
divider panel sealant, and withdraw the panel into the front luggage compartment.
Disconnect the two refrigerant pipes to the evaporator, taking precautions
detailed i n
REFRIGERANT
PIPEWORK.
Release the vacuum supply pipe and fresh air flap actuator vacuum pipe.
Release drain pipe from beneath unit.
Carefully withdraw unit towards passenger side of vehicle, taking care not to
damage the water valve capillary tube.
To Replace:
Reverse the removal procedure, positioning the unit such that the dimension from
the inboard edge of the large hole i n the bulkhead (passengers side) to the end of
the unit (where fan motor scroll fits) is approx
.
150
mm
.
Also ersure that there
i s
celamnce between the vacuum control valve assembly and the bonnet release bar.
If
a new evaporator i s fitted, see section
P8.7.
for additional o i l quantity.