2004 Saturn Vue Evaporator

Tiny
M MIKE
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  • 2004 SATURN VUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
My dealership says that I need my a/c evaporator needs cleaned. My question is how hard is this to do? I have very little experience on a/c's. Should I let the dealership fix or attempt myself? I would like to try, but I need to know what tools I need and how to do it. Thanks for any advice and/or help.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is an external cleaning, you can just remove the radiator and blow compressed air through the fins (from the back to the front) to remover all dirt and rubbish, a good hose out will also help, there is a special "comb" that is used to straighten any bent cooling fins, this must be dove very carefully so as not to do more damage. I would get the dealership or get a quote from a A/C accredited shop for the job first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 11:41 PM

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