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Housing, HVAC: Assembly: Housing-HVAC

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NOTE:

If the A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure that the evaporator drain within the HVAC housing is clean and unrestricted and that the insulator is properly positioned.

NOTE:

LHD model with A/C shown in illustrations. RHD and heater-only models similar.

Fig 1: HVAC Housing Clips, Screws & Retaining Tabs
GC0131691Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the two halves of the HVAC housing (4 and 5) together and engage the plastic retaining tabs (4). Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
  2. Install the screws (2) and metal clips (1) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.).
    Fig 2: Condensate Drain Seal
    GC0131690Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    If the foam seal for the condensate drain is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

  3. If removed, install the foam seal (1) around the condensate drain located on bottom of the HVAC housing (2).
    Fig 3: HVAC housing, Evaporator & Insulator
    GC0131689Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    If the foam insulator for the evaporator is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

  4. Install the A/C evaporator (1) into the HVAC housing (3). Make sure that the evaporator drain within the HVAC housing is clean and unrestricted and that the insulator (2) around the A/C evaporator is properly positioned.
    Fig 4: Evaporator Flange Seal
    GC0131688Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the flange (3) onto the top of the HVAC housing (4).
  6. Install the four screws (1) that secure the flange to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.).
    NOTE:

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

  7. Install the foam seal (2) onto the flange.
  8. Install the A/C expansion valve onto the A/C evaporator. Refer to VALVE, A/C EXPANSION, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Evaporator Temp Sensor Installation
    GC0131692Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. 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 6: Blower Motor And Resistor
    GC0131686Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Position the blower motor (2) into the bottom of the HVAC housing (3).
  11. Install the three screws (1) that secure the blower motor to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
  12. Position the blower motor power module (5) into the HVAC housing.
  13. Install the two screws (4) that secure the blower motor power module to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
    Fig 7: HVAC Housing, Air Inlet Housing & Air Distribution Housing
    GC0148148Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Install the air inlet housing (2) onto the HVAC housing (1). Refer to HOUSING-AIR INLET, INSTALL .
  15. Install the air distribution housing (3) onto the HVAC housing. Refer to HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION, INSTALL .
    NOTE:

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

  16. Install the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING-HVAC, INSTALL .
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