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Check The Evaporator Assembly

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  1. Use one or both of the following methods to check the evaporator assembly.
  2. Remove the drain hose from the case drain nipple. Hold the probe at the end of the case drain nipple for at least 10 seconds. Be certain to reconnect the drain hose when finished.
  3. With the ignition key in the "ACC" position, run the blower on high speed for 1 minute, then turn the blower off. Place the probe in the center instrument panel vent, and turn the blower on low speed for 1 to 2 seconds, then turn the blower off. Leave the probe in the vent for at least 10 seconds.
    Fig 1: Probing Center Instrument Panel Vent For Freon Leaks
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