Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
18. Install the air distribution housing (3) onto the HVAC housing .
19. Install the HVAC housing assembly .
20. If the A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. 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. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
Rear 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 systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: If the rear A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
1. Install the blend-air door (1) and the mode-air door (4) onto the pivots located in the inboard half of the rear HVAC housing (3).
2. Install the rear A/C evaporator (2) into the inboard half of the rear HVAC housing.
3. Align the pivot shafts of the blend-air door and the mode-air door to the pivot holes located in the outboard half of the rear HVAC housing and
install the two halves of the rear housing (3) together. Make sure the three plastic retaining tabs (1) are fully engaged.
4. Install the 15 screws (2) and three metal clips (4) that secure the two halves of the rear HVAC housing together. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17
in. lbs.).
