Evaporator Removal
The evaporator sets upon the two screw standoffs
mounted to the back wall of the freezer compartment.
Two pieces of styrofoam are pressed between the
evaporator assembly and the sidewalls of the unit,
securing the assembly in position. (See Figure 6-25)
To remove the evaporator:
1. Disconnect unit from power supply.
2. Remove the cantilever shelves.
3. Remove the crispers and crisper supports.
4. Remove the evaporator cover.
5. Remove the styrofoam insulators from both sides of
the evaporator.
6. Remove the defrost thermostat and defrost heater.
7. Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved
recovery system.
Whenever the sealed system is opened the filter-drier
must be replaced.
8. Remove the filter-drier.
9. Cut suction line about 1" from compressor.
10. Straighten the tubing, remove the foam sleeve, and
carefully feed the heat exchanger through the
cabinet while pulling up on the evaporator.
Component Teardown
Heat Exchanger
Figure 6-25. Evaporator Removal
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Screw Standoffs