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AC evaporator 2005 4runner

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by captsolo, Sep 21, 2020.

  1. Sep 21, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    captsolo

    captsolo [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Tom
    nassau bahamas
    Vehicle:
    2005 SR5
    The AC evaporator failed this week on my 2005 4runner (150,000 miles). "Beat the Heat" repaced the Amazon.com Denso compressor I bought them two years ago for $200, and I was cool for two year - without any recharge. The installation cost me $200.

    Here's my question. A Denso evaporator for my 4runner is $110 shipped to Denver where I can pick it up and bring it to Bahamas - where I live. I have family in Denver.

    "Beat the Heat" initially wanted $800 to install it (dash comes out, etc.). Today they dropped the cost of installation to $300. The part can be installed by getting behind the glovebox. It's not as labor-intensive as many of the YouTubes on the internet.

    The Toy dealer here in Nassau wanted $1200 for the evap., and then called back and said they don't work on cars over 10 years old.

    Amazon says this is the right part for my car. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PJDA4G?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

    This is the second time the AC evaporator has failed in my 4runner. The OEM failed after 4 years in 2009.

    This Florida tech goes though the glove box to take out the evaporator core and doesn't take out the entire dash.

    Part 1

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OJoAVbqW4w

    part 2 (NO dash- through glove box removal only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xONj0XtFzQ&t=351s

    UPDATE: got it done for $800. I supplied the evaporator. Air has been cold as ice for 6 months now. Use a professional shop for this job. It is labor intensive.
     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2021

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