Grand Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC (1996)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
Rear Heater-A/C Unit Replacement and Service
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 pressure.
1. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove refrigerant from the A/C system. Disconnect A/C plumbing from rear heater A/C unit.
2. Hoist vehicle.
A/C Lines
3. Remove A/C lines at lower floor pan flange.
A/C Mounting
4. Remove (3) A/C unit floor mounting nuts.
5. Lower vehicle.
D-PANEL REMOVAL
1. Remove rear header trim cover.
2. Remove liftgate sill plate.
3. Remove second rear seat belt turning loop on long wheel base vehicle.
4. Remove bolt holding second rear seat belt, if equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
5. Remove quarter trim bolster on short wheel base vehicle.
