Ahhh good point. I see on one side the 3 tubes for coolant and on the other side A/C connector.
That seems like hell of a job. Maybe I'll just cut the carpet after all!

Is this whole assembly kept in place by two screws and A/C and Coolant connectors or is there anything else to remove?

I for the life of me can't make out the drawings in those manuals lol!

I could replace the evaporator while I'm in there as I plan to keep the car for a long time.
I feel like I'm digging myself deeper and deeper after removing the dash