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15. NOTE:  2.3L engine shown, others are similar.

Disconnect the vacuum supply hose near the evaporator core housing.

16. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.

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Discard the O-ring seals.

17. NOTE:  The following step is carried out at the lower passenger side dash panel, inside the passenger compartment.

Disconnect the vacuum hose connector and remove the nut.

Vehicles with 4.0L engine

18. If equipped, remove the wheel splash guard.
19. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
20. Remove the 2 evaporator core housing nuts.

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To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

21. Remove the evaporator core housing.
22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent.

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Install new O-ring seals.

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Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only, if needed.

23. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.

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