Durango 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
21. Remove the blend-air door (4) and mode-air door (5) from the rear HVAC housing.
22. If necessary, remove the actuator couplers (6) from the rear HVAC housing.
Front HVAC Housing
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil
Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C
compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: If the A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 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: Front single zone system shown. Front dual zone system similar.
1. If removed, install the floor distribution duct (5) to the HVAC housing (6) See: Air Duct/Service and Repair/Front Floor Distribution Ducts -
Installation.
2. Install the blend-air doors and linkage (1), mode-air door (2), baffle (3) and the duct plate (4) into the lower half of the HVAC housing.
3. Install the A/C evaporator (1) into the lower half of the HVAC housing (2). Make sure that the evaporator drain is clean and unrestricted and that
the evaporator insulator (3) is properly installed.