Four Seasons 54609 A/C evaporator core for the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege absorbs heat from cabin air as refrigerant passes through it. The blower then pushes the cooled air into the cabin.
- Plate and fin core made of aluminum
- Refrigerant flow path optimized in the core design
- Application-specific design for this vehicle
- Includes gaskets, O-rings or seals to properly replace the product
Quick facts
- Part: Four Seasons 54609 A/C evaporator core
- Fits: 1995-1998 Mazda Protege
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Weak cooling at the vents or repeated loss of refrigerant can mean the evaporator core is worn, though a failing compressor or blower motor can also be behind weak cooling. Find the cause before you replace the core.
Fits
This is a direct-fit replacement for the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege, and its core design meets or exceeds OE performance and efficiency.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Inlet fitting: female O-ring
- Outlet fitting: male insert O-ring
- Core size: 9.25 in wide, 7.94 in high, 2.94 in deep
- O-rings supplied: one 24608, one 24610
Build and materials
- Type: plate and fin
- Material: aluminum
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One evaporator core with the gaskets, O-rings or seals needed to replace it. This listing holds one core, and the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege takes one.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
1563580, 59571, EP38228, CWK773124, 288024, T54609, 3773124, 773124, 11154609, 54609, 19191222, 805662, 4711432, BC1M61J10, A88024, 2730503, 590063, 6983, 1054609, 232326, 295006PF, EV5006PFC, EV5006PFXC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Four Seasons 54609 evaporator core right for a 1995-1998 Mazda Protege?
Yes. Four Seasons 54609 is listed for the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege with no engine restriction, and the Protege takes one core.
Does this evaporator core come with O-rings?
Yes. It comes with one 24608 O-ring and one 24610 O-ring, along with the gaskets or seals needed to replace the core.
Which fitting types does this evaporator core have?
The inlet is a female O-ring fitting and the outlet is a male insert O-ring fitting.
What does a worn A/C evaporator core do to cooling?
Weak cooling from the vents can be one sign. A shop can confirm a leak with proper A/C test equipment, since the refrigerant system should not be opened at home.
Is the Four Seasons 54609 evaporator core made of aluminum?
Yes. Four Seasons 54609 is a plate and fin evaporator core made of aluminum, with an application-specific design.
