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11. Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet to the
suction line and capillary tubes.
12. Check that the thermal paste is still on the
suction line where it enters the rear wall of the
freezer. If not, apply paste. In addition, apply
thermal paste around epoxy joints on the new
evaporator to prevent the heat from damaging
joint integrity.
13. Move the brazing shield behind the capillary and
suction line joints. Protect the freezer
fl
oor from
molten solder during brazing.
14. Angle torch so that
fl
ame is directed away from
rear wall when brazing. Braze suction line and
capillary to new evaporator.
15. Remove the brazing shield. Clean and inspect all
joints.
16. Remove the old drier by cutting the halo loop
as close as possible to the drier. Install the
new drier assembly making sure that there is
suf
fi
cient space between the tubing.
17. Install the access tube. Clean and inspect joints.
18. Replace the heater supplied with the evaporator.
Reinstall the over-temperature thermostat,
thermistor, and heat transfer wires at the sides
of new evaporator. Dress wiring.
19. Evacuate and charge the system. Use original
factory charge quantity of R-134a. (See
Evacuation and Charging Procedure
.)
20. Replace all component parts in the freezer.
21. Reinstall the rear access cover.
Replacing Evaporator Using LOKRING
Method
Parts Needed:
• Freezer
Evaporator
• Drier
Assembly
• Access Tube (part # WJ56X61)
• LOKRING Connectors (part # WR97X10044)
Note:
If it is determined that the epoxy joints (the
transition joint between the aluminum and copper
jumper) on the freezer evaporator assembly are
defective, then LOKRING connectors can be used to
repair the joints. Refer to Service Guide #31-9067 for
complete instructions on using the LOKRING method
of installing an evaporator.
Replacing Evaporator Using Brazing Method
Parts Needed:
• Freezer
Evaporator
• Drier
Assembly
• Access Tube (part # WJ56X61)
• Heat Shield Kit (part # WX5X8926)
Caution:
A heat shield kit is required for this
procedure to prevent damage to the plastic interior
(liner) of the freezer compartment.
Note:
If it is determined that the epoxy joints (the
transition joint between the aluminum and copper
jumper) on the freezer evaporator assembly are
defective, then LOKRING connectors can be used to
repair the joints. Refer to Service Guide #31-9067 for
complete instructions on using the LOKRING method
of installing an evaporator.
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the rear access cover and evacuate the
sealed system.
3. Remove components necessary to expose the
evaporator. (See
Evaporator
.
)
4. Note the location of the thermistor and over-
temperature thermostat on top of the old
evaporator and remove.
5. Remove heater from bottom of evaporator.
Bundle remaining wires and tape high on the
back wall of freezer.
6. Apply a liberal amount of thermal paste to
suction line where it enters the rear wall of
freezer.
7. Insert the brazing shield behind the joints of the
evaporator inlet and outlet to protect the liner.
8. Use torch to heat the joints of the evaporator
inlet and outlet, separate the joints and clean
the suction line and the capillary surface.
9. Loosen the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
evaporator in place. Note locations of the heat
transfer wires at the sides of old evaporator.
These are needed to transfer heat to the turns of
the evaporator during the defrost cycle. Remove
the transfer wires and save for new evaporator
installation. Remove the old evaporator.
10. Install the new evaporator and tighten the 2
Phillips-head screws.
