Town & Country LWB AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2000)
Expansion Valve Plate
7. Remove suction and liquid lines at the expansion valve.
8. Remove the Instrument Panel Assembly.Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair,
Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel Assembly
9. Remove heater ducts.
10. Disconnect the two upper mounts from the upper reinforcement and the lower mount from the tunnel.
HVAC Bolt-Up
11. Remove the nuts (in the engine compartment) securing the unit to the dash panel.
12. Disconnect the HVAC housing wiring harness.
13. Pull the entire unit rearward until the studs on the unit clear the dash panel. Drop the unit down. Pull it rearward to remove it from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. For installation of the assembly, reverse the above procedures. Install new O-rings on plumbing inlets
2. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
3. Perform HVAC control Calibration Diagnostic and Cooldown test. See: Control Assembly/Testing and Inspection
Rear HVAC Housing Removal and Installation
NOTE: Special effort must be used to keep all R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture in the oil is very difficult to remove and will cause a
reliability problem with the compressor.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR A/C, THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE EMPTIED BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MUST ALSO BE RELIEVED OF ALL
