An old thread but what can you tell me about the round, approx. 1/2" diameter bar that runs from one kick plate to the other behind the dash and in front of the HVAC box. I'm asking because I'd like to replace my evaporator in a 97 c1500 ext. cab 3 door and that is in the way of cutting open the side of the box to be able to pull it out without removing dash.
Here it is in front of ac box. I think you showed unbolting the right end using a 13mm socket
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Drivers end had a similar attachment on the end you said. and I wonder if the circled and question marked bracket is attached
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and there's this clamp looking thing that almost appears welded to it and looks to bolt into something behind it
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So do you think there is a way to unbolt it and rotate or move it out of the way enough to get the evaporator out and most important get the new one in. The old one I could always cut apart as needed! Folks that have done this to older non 3 door truck only had to cut out the dash under the box hole and there was nothing structural looking that they cut.
Thanks for any ideas you might have!