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Jun 27, 2014 | 10:46 AM

Slotehog

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80 AC evaporator housing

Alright fellas...here's the situation: the previous owner removed just about everything to do with the ac with exception to the condensor housing (not sure if that's what it is called). I thought I removed all of the nuts and bolts holding it to the firewall and all that was holding it was the black adhesive. However, during my attempt to get it free, I have cracked the fiberglass at the bottom of the housing. Before I do anymore damage, are there any hidden nuts/bolts that I am missing? Here are a few pics:

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Jun 27, 2014 | 10:48 AM

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Jun 27, 2014 | 11:10 AM

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condenser is in the front. The evaporator lives in that box

Jun 27, 2014 | 11:17 AM

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condenser is in the front. The evaporator lives in that box

You're right. That was my mistake. Any other suggestions for removing the evaporator housing?

Jun 27, 2014 | 11:56 AM

LannyL81

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Going from memory: There is a bolt at the bottom on the inside..... or was it the top??? Check inside and outside perimeter.....I remember there was one that was quite hidden.

Jun 27, 2014 | 04:52 PM

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Yes there is a bolt on the inside passenger footwell

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Going from memory: There is a bolt at the bottom on the inside..... or was it the top??? Check inside and outside perimeter.....I remember there was one that was quite hidden.

Yes there is a bolt on the inside passenger footwell

Jun 28, 2014 | 12:07 PM

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Yes there is a bolt on the inside passenger footwell

That's correct. It appears from the engine bay side that there are two studs (the one up top with a nut) but the bottom "stud" is just the bolt coming through from the passenger side footwell. Once that was removed it came out no problem.

With it out, this is what I found hidden in the evaporator box