Grand Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1998)
Mounting Bolts
13. Remove (2) Heater-A/C housing mounting bolts.
A/C Unit Replacement
14. Pull up on upper A/C duct. Tilt A/C unit outward.
15. Lift the unit enough to clear floor pan. Remove unit from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Filling Heater Core
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For installation, reverse the above procedures. Install new O-rings at refrigerant lines. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Fill the heater
core. Test for leaks and overall performance.
NOTE: If the heater core was emptied and was not prefilled, it is necessary to thermal cycle the vehicle TWICE. The heater core is positioned
higher than the radiator fill cap. Therefore the heater core will not gravity fill to level. To thermal cycle the vehicle, it must be operated till the
thermostat opens, then turned off and allowed to cool. In order to verify that the auxiliary unit is filled completely, the following procedure can be