– 27 –10. Remove the 1/4-in. screw for the evaporatorfan ground wire.11. Remove the 1/4-in. evaporator fan bracketmounting screws (2), located at either side ofthe bracket.12. Remove the evaporator fan assembly.Evaporator ThermistorThe evaporator thermistor is snapped on to the topportion of the evaporator. This thermistor sendsevaporator temperature signals to the processor.The thermistor must be replaced when replacingthe evaporator fan.1. Complete evaporator fan procedure.2. Unsnap the evaporator thermistor from theevaporator and remove it.GEA00961ThermistorThermistorThermistorDefrost ThermostatThe defrost thermostat is snapped onto the topportion of the evaporator. The thermostat sendstemperature information to the processor. Thedefrost heater must be replaced when replacingthe thermostat.1. Remove the lower fan duct work from theevaporator cover.2. Remove the 1/4-in. evaporator cover screwsand remove the evaporator cover.3. Disconnect the defrost thermostat wiringconnector.4. Remove the defrost thermostat from theevaporator.GEA00962Defrost ThermostatDefrost ThermostatDefrost ThermostatDefrost HeaterThe defrost heater is located at the bottom of theevaporator. The defrost heater heats theevaporator in the defrost mode of operation. Thethermostat must be replaced when replacing thedefrost heater.1. Complete defrost thermostat procedure.2. Remove Phillips head defrost heater mountingscrews (2).3. Remove the defrost heater.GEA00963ScrewsScrewsScrews