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Housing, HVAC: Installation: Housing-HVAC

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NOTE:

If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.

NOTE:

Replacement of the O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line or A/C expansion valve is disconnected. Failure to replace the O-ring seals may result in a refrigerant system leak.

GC0152742Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the HVAC housing (3) to the dash panel.
  2. If removed, install the condensate drain tube (1) into the floor panel (2). Be sure the outlet of the tube faces the rear of the vehicle.
  3. Connect the condensate drain tube to the HVAC housing.
    GC0152740Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Manual Temperature Control (MTC) shown in the illustration. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) similar.

  4. Install the instrument panel support. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the five nuts that secure the HVAC housing to the instrument panel support, at the locations shown in the illustration. Tighten the nuts to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  6. Install the floor distribution ducts onto each side of the HVAC housing. Refer to DUCT, FLOOR DISTRIBUTION, REMOVAL .
    GC0152738Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Manual Temperature Control (MTC) shown in the illustration. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) similar.

  7. Position the AC heater control (1) to the instrument panel support and connect the HVAC wire harness connector to the control. Refer to CONTROL, A/C AND HEATER, INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the instrument panel cover. Refer to COVER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the four screws (2, 3, 5 and 6) that secure the A/C heater control to the instrument panel cover (4). Tighten the screws securely.
  10. Install the instrument panel center bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the A/C heater control panel. Refer to CONTROL, A/C AND HEATER, INSTALLATION .
    GC0152403Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve ports.
  13. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  14. Connect the A/C liquid line (4) and the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion (1).
  15. Install the nuts (3) that secure the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  16. Power up the high voltage system. Refer to 12 VOLT POWER UP .
  17. Connect the 12-Volt negative battery cable.
  18. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  19. Install the electric motor trim cover.
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