Tackle a 2008 Toyota Highlander AC evaporator core replacement with the DENSO Auto Parts A/C Evaporator Core, part number 476-0027, built to help your air conditioning cool the cabin as designed. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2008 Toyota Highlander. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific details.
The evaporator core is the heat exchanger where refrigerant absorbs heat from the air passing through it, so the blower can deliver cooled air to the cabin. DENSO draws on its OE experience in evaporator technology for this aftermarket core.
Weak or warm air from the vents, or refrigerant loss that keeps coming back and is traced to the evaporator, are signs this part may need replacing. Other A/C components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the system before you replace the core. If a leaking or failed evaporator is the cause, this core replaces it. Replacement requires recovering the refrigerant and recharging the system with the proper equipment. Follow the vehicle service information during installation.
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What does an A/C evaporator core do?
It is the heat exchanger where refrigerant absorbs heat from the air passing over it, so the blower can send cooled air into the cabin.
Will the DENSO 476-0027 fit my 2001-2008 Toyota Highlander?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2008 Toyota Highlander. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific details.
What are signs an evaporator core may need replacing?
Signs include weak or warm air from the vents and repeated refrigerant loss traced to the evaporator. Other A/C parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the system first.
How does this evaporator's design support cooling?
Thin tubes and short fins boost heat exchange, separate flow paths reduce pressure loss, fin slits improve drainage, and a zinc layer adds corrosion resistance.
What is involved in installing an evaporator core?
The refrigerant must be recovered before removal, and the system must be recharged with the proper equipment afterward. Follow the vehicle service information for the procedure.
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