1997 Toyota 4runner Evaporator Replacement
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March 24, 2026
Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > Toyota 4Runner Forum > 4th Gen T4Rs > parts list for doing an a/c evaporator replacement. Well, my evaporator finally gave up the ghost which means I git to figure out how hard it will be to replace it. Everyone including the shop has been telling me the dash has to be removed.
After looking at how the evaporator is installed, NONE of the dash has to be removed. To me, it's a. This is a video of me replacing an AC evaporator core, expansion valve, pressure switch, and dryer on my 1995 Toyota 4Runner.
This job should also work in To. Get the wholesale-priced Genuine OEM Toyota Evaporator for 1997 Toyota 4Runner at ToyotaPartsDeal Up to 33% off MSRP. UPDATE 4/4/24 - For more pics/info on drilling the holes for the evaporator & installing the compressor bracket, go to page 4 of this thread Here it is! The much anticipated writeup of how to install AC into a 1st generation 4Runner or pickup.
I'm going to break down this writeup into 5 parts. Buy Go-Parts - for 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Evaporator Replacement 97091 97091 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001: Core Assemblies. A 1997 Toyota 4Runner AC Evaporator Replacement costs between $655 and $938 on average.
Get a free detailed estimate for a repair in your area. Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > Toyota 4Runner Forum > 4th Gen T4Rs > Solo Evap Core Replacement- DONE! Pics and Info. 1997 Toyota 4Runner A/C Evaporator Change Vehicle Review Fitment Notes Showing 9 of 9 Results Click to Enlarge (Read Reviews).