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Housing, HVAC: Assembly: Housing-HVAC

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NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Evaporator Removal/Installation
GC0129273Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

Make sure that the foam insulator is properly positioned around the A/C evaporator and in the HVAC housing.

  1. Carefully install the A/C evaporator (1) and foam insulator (2) into the lower half of the HVAC housing (3).
    Fig 2: HVAC Housing Assembly, Fasteners & A/C Expansion Valve
    GC0129272Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install the two halves of the HVAC housing (4) together and engage the nine plastic retaining tabs (1). Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
  3. Install the nine screws (3) and three metal clips (5) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). Make sure the metal clips are fully engaged to the housing halves.
    NOTE:

    If the foam seal or plastic flange is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

  4. Install the plastic flange and foam seal (2) over the evaporator tubes and onto the front of the HVAC housing. Make sure the four flange retaining tabs are fully engaged to the housing.
  5. Remove the tape or plugs from the expansion valve and evaporator ports.
  6. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the evaporator tube fittings. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
  7. Install the A/C expansion valve (6) and the two retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.). Refer to VALVE, A/C EXPANSION, INSTALLATION  .
    Fig 3: Remove/Install Evaporator Temperature Sensor
    GC0082713Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the evaporator temperature sensor (1) into the driver side of the HVAC housing (2). Make sure the retaining tabs (3) are fully engaged to the housing.
    Fig 4: Blower Motor And Resistor
    GC0082729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Position the blower motor (3) into the bottom of the HVAC housing (4).
  10. Install the wire lead bracket (2) and the three screws (1) that secure the blower motor to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
  11. Position the blower motor power module (6) into the HVAC housing.
  12. Install the two screws (5) that secure the power module to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
  13. Install the air inlet housing onto the HVAC housing. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the air distribution housing onto the HVAC housing. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, INSTALLATION .
    NOTE:

    If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

  15. Install the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, INSTALLATION .
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