Housing, HVAC: Installation: Housing-HVAC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
- Position the HVAC housing assembly (2) to the dash panel (3). Be certain that the passenger side of the HVAC housing is correctly located over the dash panel mounting stud.
- Install the nut (1) that secures the HVAC housing to the passenger compartment side of dash panel. Tighten the nut to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
- Install the condensation drain tube. Refer to TUBE, CONDENSATION DRAIN, INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear floor ducts. Refer to DUCT, FLOOR DISTRIBUTION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the instrument panel. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the previously installed plugs or caps and connect the heater hoses (4) to the heater core tubes.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator ports.
- Lubricate the rubber O-rings on new dual-plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install the seals onto the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of special materials compatible to the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Connect the A/C liquid and suction line assembly (2) to the A/C evaporator (3).
- Install the bolt (1) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C evaporator. Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Position the heat shield (3) onto the three studs (1) located on the dash panel in the engine compartment.
- Install the three nuts (2) that secure the heat shield to the dash panel. Tighten the nuts to 1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. Refer to the appropriate Electrical Diagnostics article.