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Part #: 97168

TYC 97168 A/C Evaporator Core

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Overview of TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97168

The TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97168 is designed to restore efficient cooling performance in select Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles. Engineered with a tube and fin configuration, this evaporator core is compatible with models such as the Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Impala, ensuring reliable climate control system operation.

  • Tube and fin configuration for effective heat exchange
  • Core dimensions: 11.18 inches height, 9.25 inches length, 2.87 inches thickness
  • Inlet diameter of 0.46 inches with block-style fitting
  • Outlet diameter of 0.62 inches with block-style fitting
  • Compatible with Buick Allure, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix, and other models

Detailed Product Description

The TYC 97168 A/C Evaporator Core features a precise tube and fin design that maximizes surface area for efficient refrigerant cooling. Measuring 11.18 inches in height, 9.25 inches in length, and 2.87 inches thick, this core fits directly into the HVAC system of compatible vehicles. The inlet and outlet fittings utilize a block design, with diameters of 0.46 inches and 0.62 inches respectively, ensuring secure connections within the air conditioning system. This evaporator core is engineered to meet OEM specifications for Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac models including the Allure, Grand Prix, Impala, LaCrosse, and Monte Carlo, providing a direct replacement solution for worn or damaged cores.

Common Applications and Problem Resolution

  • Restores cooling efficiency in Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Impala A/C systems
  • Replaces leaking or clogged evaporator cores causing reduced airflow or refrigerant loss
  • Addresses issues with inconsistent cabin temperature control
  • Eliminates unpleasant odors caused by mold or debris buildup in the evaporator
  • Prevents compressor damage by maintaining proper refrigerant flow

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97168 requires disassembly of the vehicle’s HVAC housing. It is recommended to consult the vehicle’s service manual for detailed removal and installation procedures. Ensure all refrigerant is properly evacuated before beginning work. Verify that the inlet and outlet block fittings align correctly with the vehicle’s refrigerant lines to avoid leaks. After installation, perform a system pressure test and recharge the A/C system according to manufacturer specifications.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

TYC manufactures the 97168 A/C Evaporator Core to meet or exceed OEM standards for durability and performance. Each unit undergoes quality control inspections to ensure proper fit and function. While specific warranty details are not provided here, TYC products typically include a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to TYC’s official documentation for complete warranty information.

BrandTYC
Part Number97168
ConfigurationTube & fin
Core Height11.18
Core Length9.25
Core Thickness2.87
Inlet Diameter0.46
Inlet Fitting DesignBlock
Outlet Diamter0.62
Outlet Fitting DesignBlock

This part fits 87 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2013ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2011ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2011ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2011ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2011ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2011ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2010ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2010ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2010ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2010ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2010ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009BuickAllureCXSedan3.8LV6N/A
2009BuickLaCrosseCXSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009BuickLaCrosseCXLSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009BuickLaCrosseSuperSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaSSSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2009ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008BuickAllureCXSSedan3.6LV6N/A
2008BuickLaCrosseCXSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008BuickLaCrosseSuperSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008BuickLaCrosseCXLSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008BuickLaCrosseCXSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpala50th Anniversary EditionSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008ChevroletImpalaSSSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008PontiacGrand PrixGXPSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2008PontiacGrand PrixBaseSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007BuickAllureCXSedan3.8LV6N/A
2007BuickLaCrosseCXSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007BuickLaCrosseCXLSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007BuickLaCrosseCXSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaSSSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletMonte CarloLTCoupe3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletMonte CarloSSCoupe5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007ChevroletMonte CarloLSCoupe3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007PontiacGrand PrixBaseSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007PontiacGrand PrixGXPSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2007PontiacGrand PrixGTSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006BuickAllureCXLSedan3.8LV6N/A
2006BuickLaCrosseCXSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006BuickLaCrosseCXLSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006BuickLaCrosseCXSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaPoliceSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaLSSedan3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaLTSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaSSSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletImpalaLTZSedan3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletMonte CarloSSCoupe5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletMonte CarloLSCoupe3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletMonte CarloLTCoupe3.5LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletMonte CarloLTCoupe3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006ChevroletMonte CarloLTZCoupe3.9LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006PontiacGrand PrixGTSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006PontiacGrand PrixBaseSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2006PontiacGrand PrixGXPSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005BuickAllureCXSedan3.8LV6N/A
2005BuickLaCrosseCXSSedan3.6LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005BuickLaCrosseCXLSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005BuickLaCrosseCXSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005PontiacGrand PrixBaseSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005PontiacGrand PrixGTSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005PontiacGrand PrixGXPSedan5.3LV8N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2005PontiacGrand PrixGTPSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2004PontiacGrand PrixGTPSedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2004PontiacGrand PrixGT1Sedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2004PontiacGrand PrixGT2Sedan3.8LV6N/ATube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

89019127

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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