Sorry the Second Evap busted out on You!

I've run across members who have referenced aftermarket Evaps
(recommended by their dealer) as being more substantial.
A copper cored Evap would be the permanent fix.

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'84 300SD sold
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I finished this evaporator replacement over the weekend. This DIY was a tremendous help. The entire job took about 11-12 hours over 2 days. It may have gone quicker if my neighbors didn't stop by to ask me, "whatcha doing?"

I did this change-out on a 1999 E300 TD (W210).
Here are a couple of suggestions:

1. Before disconnecting the battery (step #3) remove the ashtray (step #16). When the battery is still connected, the shifter can be moved back for very easy removal.
2. When removing the eyeglass holder (step #16), reach underneath it and then back around the top. There is a clip right in the middle that needs to be pulled down, then it slides right out.
3. When removing the windshield wiper assembly (step #40), remove the white post from the bottom by unscrewing the single screw. The space is incredibly tight, so don't remove the screw from the hole. A piece of tape around the threads will hold it in place. Removing the white post will make removing the drip pan very easy.
4. When disconnecting the heater core hoses (step #42), wrap the connecters to prevent coolant from leaking into the cabin. I cut the fingers off of a latex glove and then used rubber bands to hold it on -- sorta like a condom (sorry for the graphic analogy).

5. Lastly, a general comment. I taped all of the screws to the part that I removed. This kept me from having a pile of screws and guessing which one went where. This made reassembly very quick.

Oh yeah, the AC works great.
The before disconnecting the battery.

Sorry to thread revive, but I think its relevant to the collection of knowledge in the thread. Was planning on doing this to my 98 E320, but quick question first; do I actually need to drain the engine coolant first, or can I just block the hoses into the heater core and drain the heater core upon removal? Nathan made it sound like it would be possible to just plug up the holes to prevent dripping, which might have meant he didn't drain the entire system.

Thanks!