and remove it, but not replace it ?
Went to change the MF, only to find it missing. It had leaves and fluffy stuff with half of the evaporator covered in dirt. Which was strange. Half the driver side was covered with dirt, but the passenger half was clean. Almost like a line was drawn down the center of it.
I was able to vacuum it and run a stiff long bristled nylon brush through the fins to get most of the dirt out.
God every muscle in my body hurts after contorting to reach back in that area.

On a happy note though, I'm jazzed there's nothing wrong with my A/C system.
The PO had the A/C belt removed for a noise complaint on the last service before I bought it. The Shop said the compressor clutch was bad, and they were qouted $1100 to repair it.
I put a new belt on and the A/C works primo, no noise and cools to 42 degree F only like R12 can
Maybe they did (or didn't do) the MF too ??

Thieving and or incompetent auto mechanics that you pay to work on your car suck !! I am so blessed I can do it myself !