Tahoe 2018 front evaporator removal.

[TheRealAngel]

Hi guys,


I own a 2018 Tahoe 5.3 (45K miles) for which the AC gas is leaving the AC system within 1,5 months after a complete refill. After inspection bij the dealer, they indicated that probably the front evaporator had to be replaced. I understand that the whole dashboard has to come out, which worries me a lot. Is there a hack like for the previous model, to just make a hole in the plastic box where the evaporator resides in and exchange the evaporator more easily? If not, do you think the dashboard removal is doable with causing damage?

FYI I live abroad in the Caribbean where car maintenance is less elaborately done by garages, resulting in less car extensive maintenance experience.

Love to hear your thoughts.
Thx!

 

[Blackcar]

Front evaporator is in front of radiator.

 

[blondie70]

That is the condenser.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to first post on forum.

"Probably" the front evaporator needs to be replaced?

 

[Blackcar]

Front evaporator is in front of radiator

Discard previous reply in link shows steps to repair your vehicle.

I know your vehicle is 18 but there is a TSB on front condenser for 15 to 17's on bad condensers if your vehicle is early 18 build double check condenser on your vehicle just heads up.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145171-9999.pdf

 

[TheRealAngel]

Thx guys, appreciated!

 

[Doubeleive]

ugh, I would not want to pull the dash out of one of these k2's