I actually skipped that part (for now). Mrs. Flintknapper had grown tired of driving the Sequoia and wanted her LX back 'ASAP', so once I got everything else done (Compressor, Condenser, Suction and Discharge Lines)....I pulled a vacuum on the system and it held.
At that point....I went ahead and charged the system. I will install the Evaporator next Summer.
All is working well right now. I don't think there is anything wrong with the Old Evap or TXV.....but I have the parts and WILL install them later. So...I apologize for not being able to comment on it.