How to replace my Evaporator and Thermal Expansion Valve?

2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
210,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RODJAMES
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The car listed above is an LS? Also, how to replace the entire A/C Hose assembly?
Jan 5, 2023 at 7:50 PM
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The first thing you need to do is vacuum down the system which this video will show you how to do. Next you will need to remove the dashboard which sounds harder than it is, I will include the instructions for that in the post below this one because it will be too long in one post.

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

Next here are the instructions for the hose and evaporator replacement in the images below. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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You will need to disconnect the battery before you begin. Check out the images below to show you how to remove the dashboard. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Jan 6, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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How do I remove the Heat Stakes from the HVAC Module Assembly?
Mar 12, 2023 at 1:53 AM
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Heat Stakes? can you upload an image please?
Mar 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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RODJAMES
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Here’s my HVAC unit case where my evaporator and heater core reside. I’m trying to separate the upper and lower case so I can replace them. The red circles I drew are supposedly called heat stakes. How do I take apart this case? The instructions say use a small chisel but I’m wondering if there’s another way.
Mar 16, 2023 at 3:30 AM
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Thanks for the images, boy they didn't make that to come apart did they? I would try to drill them out so you can use a nut bolt fastener to reassemble it.
Mar 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM
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Where did you get the images/diagrams for the repairs on my vehicle? I would like to have access to them so if I ever need to do any repairs on my car I can have the instructions.
Mar 22, 2023 at 12:08 AM